Pain in the joints

Joint pain is a common symptom accompanied by painful sensations,develops in diseases of the musculoskeletal system.It occurs in 50 % of the population.Problems often start after age 45.A joint is a movable part of the connection of bone tissue.Pain in the muscles or tendons is also considered by the doctor as pain in the joint tissues.Doctors at the CMRT clinic will conduct a diagnosis and create an effective course of treatment.

Causes of joint pain

Painful sensations appear as a result of the progression of the disease, for example, an inflammatory process or tendon rupture.There are several causes of joint tissue pain.

• Weakened immune system.
• Old injuries that start to hurt when walking.
• Intensity and monotony of physical activity.
• A sedentary lifestyle.
• Infectious diseases.
• Excess body weight.
• Genetic factor.
• Aging process.
• Constant painful sensations of a painful nature, which become more pronounced after physical activity and disappear after sleep, indicate the progression of arthrosis.
• Arthritis is a bacterial type characterized by severe pain and swelling in the affected area.Increased body temperature and fatigue are possible.
• Gout is characterized by aggravation of pain in the joint during sleep.
• Possible functional pain in frequent stressful situations.There is no specific intensity or nature of painful sensations.They are resistant to painkillers.They arise against the background of spasm of blood vessels.
• Rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that progresses after the flu.A distinctive sign of such arthritis is a sharp rise in body temperature.Large joints of the legs or upper limbs are affected symmetrically.There is swelling and increased pain on palpation.The exact causes of the development of rheumatoid arthritis have not been established.There is a gradual progression of the disease.There is stiffness in the joints and the disease spreads to larger tissues.Arthritis changes the shape of the joints and muscle tissue.An aching pain develops.

Types of joint pain

The joints react to intoxication of the body.Most infectious and inflammatory diseases and disorders of the central nervous system can provoke pain.Pain may be the result of bruising - this is normal.But when the joints hurt constantly in one place without damage in the past, you should contact a medical facility.There are several forms of painful sensations:

Mechanical joint pain

They develop regardless of age group.They appear in diseases of the joints that provoke dystrophic changes in the cartilage tissue.This may be the result of a metabolic disorder or injury.Painful sensations intensify during sports.They may disappear on their own if the cause of the symptom is ruled out.The condition can be alleviated by physiotherapy procedures.

Initial joint pain

Painful sensations appear at the beginning of any movement when a person has been at rest for a long period of time.Most people ignore this sign.However, initial pain in the joints of the hands or lower limbs indicates a developing disease.

Night joint pains

Painful sensations at night appear due to frequent stressful situations or physical overstrain of the tissues.Pain during sleep develops when consuming large amounts of salty and smoked food.

Referred joint pain

Pain sensations, in addition to joint tissue, spread to nearby organs, cartilage and bones.Characteristic of diseases of the spine and joint tissues.The specified pain in the joint occurs with excessive physical exertion and excess body weight.It develops in professional athletes.

Diagnostic methods

To determine the cause of the pain, the doctor prescribes blood tests.A sample of the synovial fluid is taken.X-ray of the affected area, computed tomography and MRI are prescribed.If necessary, myelography is used.An anamnesis is collected, symptoms, the presence of an infectious disease and the patient's diet are taken into account.Diagnostic procedures are prescribed depending on the doctor's doubts.

In CMRI clinics, the following methods are used to determine the causes of joint pain:

Which doctor should I contact?

Joint pains are treated by a rheumatologist or orthopedist.If the pain is sharp and unbearable, it is better to consult another specialist - a neurologist.

Treatment of joint pain

The course of treatment is determined by the cause of the symptom.With a sedentary lifestyle, typical of office workers, it is recommended to do small exercises once an hour.Staying in one position for a long time creates excessive stress on the joints.The patient is prescribed a nutritional supplement and prescribed medication.Physiotherapy procedures help to get rid of pain.Dietary adjustments are made.The patient is advised to exercise more and stop drinking alcohol.It will be possible to cure the cause of joint pain and eliminate the symptom by following the recommendations of the attending physician.

Joint pains are treated in the clinics by the following methods:

Consequences

If left untreated, joint pain spreads to nearby cartilage and joints.The skin suffers and ulcerative lesions develop.The likelihood of progression of conjunctivitis increases.Inflammation develops in the organs of the excretory system.The body starts to hurt.Painful sensations intensify.

Prevention of joint pain

Preventive measures include strengthening the joint tissues and maintaining the health of the body:

• you should exercise every day;to strengthen the joints, experts recommend swimming;
• excessive load on the joint should be avoided;
• avoid hypothermia of joint tissues;
• control body weight, excess weight creates excessive stress on the joints;
• drink at least 2 liters of water a day;
• stop drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs;
• for sedentary work, do light gymnastics once an hour;
• timely treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases;
• If joint pain develops, consult a doctor for a diagnosis and course of treatment.