Why do joint pains and what to do?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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A person's life can not be full, if the pain sensations periodically, and even more so, constantly, worry and at the most inopportune moment remind oneself. Pain in the joints is one of those pains that can be called monotonous and at the same time debilitating. And the most offensive is that the painkillers in this situation are effective only for a long period of time, and the pain returns again. And, it would seem, there is no way out. But due to the fact that new medical technologies have reached not probable heights, everything is now possible. And if you are no longer able to tolerate the pain of joints, do not hesitate - this problem is solvable.
Why do joints hurt?
If the joints of the hands hurt, then this symptom is not for nothing. Such symptoms can be characterized only by two reasons:
- the first: it is a trauma,
- the second: the body signals that there are disorders or diseases in the body.
So, if, after all, there was no injury, what diseases can cause such a reaction in the body? Because of what joints hurt?
Arthritis
In brief about this disease, we can say the following: it is an inflammatory process that creates a stasis of venous and lymphatic outflow within the joint. It is for these reasons that a patient with arthritis feels pain. Sometimes this pain becomes really unbearable, and it is simply unrealistic to tolerate it.
Arthritis has several varieties: psoriatic, rheumatoid, arthritis with reiter syndrome and gout. All types of arthritis are listed here so that a patient with arthritis understands that the treatment is effective when he knows exactly his diagnosis, because each kind has its own medicamental purpose.
What are the symptoms of arthritis?
It is clear that the sick joint will hurt. The movements of the hands, if the joints of the hands are affected, will be more constrained than in the normal state. Noticeable swelling is sometimes even swelling in the affected area, redness of the skin. In some cases, a person suffering from arthritis may feel weak, even a fever may overtake him.
In medical examination, tests can show an increase in ESR and the number of leukocytes. The presence of a c-reactive protein is also possible.
Treatment of arthritis with home remedies is not recommended, as this disease should require strict monitoring, that is, therapy should be supervised by a physician.
Bursitis
Symptoms of bursitis are similar to arthritis, so the patient is often mistaken in self-diagnosis. Just as in the previous version, professional examination and proper treatment are necessary.
If a patient with arthritis or bursitis neglects modern medical techniques, and yet determined to solve the problem on his own, then it is necessary to do this without causing even more harm.
So, several alternative ways to eliminate pain in the joints of the hands due to arthritis and bursitis.
To do this, you need to buy a half liter of vodka and 20 g of horse chestnut flowers. All this is mixed and insisted for two weeks. The future tincture is stored in a dark place and from time to time it is shaken. Use the resulting liquid as a spreader.
If there is no possibility to get the flowers of chestnut, then they can be replaced with walnuts, or rather, their partitions - 1 glass. The process of insisting is the same, only its duration is 18 days. The resulting mixture should be taken inwards on a tablespoon 2 - 3 times a day for a month.
Why do joints of feet hurt?
If the joints of the legs ache, then as a cause, as with pains in the joints of the hands, there may be injuries, arthritis and bursitis. In addition, the probability of enthesitis is not ruled out.
Entezit is a rheumatic disease that affects the joints. This disease can cause severe pain. If we talk about signs, then they are the same as in arthritis. And here we also need medical diagnostics.
If the joints of the legs are constantly aching, then, there can not be any self-medication! In such circumstances, it is necessary urgently to appear to the traumatologist, neurologist, rheumatologist or vertebrologist. Search engines and encyclopedias will not be able to establish the cause, and hence the way of treating the disease.
If knee joints ache
The reasons that knee joints hurt are as follows:
- knee injury,
- arthritis of the knee joint,
- gout,
- gonarthrosis or arthrosis of the knee joint.
If we talk about gonarthrosis, this disease is typical for people over 40 years old. With this diagnosis, one or two knees can be ill. Initially, the disease shows no signs, and only later you can feel a slight pain in the knee. Over time, gonarthrosis makes itself felt the joint stiffness in the morning, crunches in the knee during the movement, the limitation of mobility in the affected area.
The consequence of such a disease could serve: injuries of bones and cartilages of the knee joint; changes in the knee related to age; a variety of bone tumors; Rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis and others.
Osteoarthritis affects the knee with a destructive effect, and as a result, the knee can deform. At the time of walking, even at short distances, a pain in the knee is felt. Even getting up from the chair will hurt your knee. The pain passes only when the person is in a calm state. With gonarthrosis, severe pain can awaken a patient.
Arthrosis and gonarthrosis are considered serious diseases, respectively, and the approach to them should be similar. If one of these ailments is suspected, they make the following diagnosis:
- X-ray of the joint,
- arthroscopy,
- Ultrasound of the joint.
To eliminate these diseases resort to complex treatment: salt baths on the joint, medications and physiotherapy. If the disease has become more serious, then the problem can be solved only surgically.
The orthopedist, traumatologist, and surgeon are engaged in gonarthrosis and arthrosis. Fear of doctors is stupid, pathologists should be afraid!
If joints and muscles ache
If a person complains that his joints and muscles ache, this is most likely due to poor blood supply. Eliminate this problem with the help of the pharmacological drug "Indovazin", but ..! There is a significant "But!" - this is the contraindication: pregnancy and lactation period; individual intolerance to the drug; disorders associated with blood coagulability; diseases of the stomach. Doctors recommend this drug even to patients suffering from bursitis, tendovaginitis, synovitis and so on. This drug is for external use.
"Troxevasin" is an angioprotective agent that reduces the fragility and permeability of capillaries. Its purpose: varicose veins, dermatitis, thrombophlebitis and others. Contraindications: gastritis; stomach diseases; problems related to the kidneys. The method of application is external.
"Indomethacin" - performs anti-inflammatory and analgesic functions of local use. Indications: arthritis, gout and other joint diseases. The contraindications are the same as in the first two variants. Produced in the form of tablets.
The dosage of all these medicines is indicated in the instructions. But in any case, before using, it is necessary to consult a doctor, especially since pain in the joints and muscles can arise not only because of poor blood supply, but also for other reasons, for example, radiculitis, or nerve damage.
When the joints of the fingers hurt?
It is logical that if the joints of the fingers ache, then the problem should be sought in the same place. The cause of pain in the fingers is the presence of diseases such as arthritis, osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, gout, trauma. For therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, it is necessary to do finger massage, but if the pain is not acute in the joint area. Also, warm baths with salt do not interfere. Harm will not cause such procedures, but absolute recovery is possible only in case of competent medical treatment, because it is necessary to treat not only the pain, but the cause of its manifestation. Plus, you can not start the inflammatory process the way it can lead to deformation of the fingers.
When the joints of the toes hurt
If the painful place is more specific, namely: the joints of the toes hurt, then the following possible causes are possible:
- arthritis,
- arthrosis,
- valgus deformity of the thumb,
- gout,
- bursitis,
- tendonitis,
- osteomyelitis,
- diabetes,
- endarteritis and atherosclerosis of the arteries - vascular diseases.
The likelihood of an ingrown nail or a bruised finger is not ruled out. Independently determine the factor that caused pain is possible if the patient is an expert in the field of medicine.
We considered some types of diseases above, now we will analyze the degree of danger and the way to eliminate valgus deformation of the thumb.
The very name already says that the finger changes its shape, which from an aesthetic point of view is ugly, and the owner of the injured finger still hurts. Medicine explains this phenomenon by the fact that the curved metatarsophalangeal joint reduces the thumb to the other fingers. Why does this happen? Mainly, the cause of this effect is the weakness of the ligament apparatus and flat feet. In addition, our women of fashion do not understand that not comfortable shoes can cause such a diagnosis. Shoes with wrong shoe; narrow or smaller; with an incredibly high heel - it can become the founder of such a disease.
The reasons for the appearance are clear, but how to fix the situation? Therapy, as a rule, has the character of reducing pain. To correct a curved shape of a finger it is almost impossible. As a concomitant help you can resort to ointments and creams, for example, Collagen Ultra, whose properties have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. At the initial stage of the appearance of pain, the operation can prevent the occurrence of arthrosis and valgus deformation.
As already mentioned above, valgus deformity of the thumb is only one of the reasons. How does the tendenitis and osteomyelitis manifest?
With tendenitis, tendons suffer a whole complex of inflammatory lesions. But this is not the fact that only the tendon is affected. The disease also affects the accompanying membranes, which can cause the appearance of tendovaginitis.
Symptoms that tend to tendonitis - pain in the toes during walking; increased fever and redness of the skin in the area of inflammation; crunching in the finger while driving.
Osteomyelitis differs from previous diseases in that the disease is accompanied by a purulent necrotic effect that appears in the bone and in the bone marrow, affecting neighboring soft tissues. Such a disease does not appear without a reason. The main factor for the appearance of osteomyelitis is an open fracture with subsequent pathology. The established form of osteomyelitis is accompanied by a high body temperature of up to 40 ° C. In addition, there are other symptoms:
- acute pain in the foot,
- headache,
- nausea and vomiting,
- loss of consciousness is not excluded, but not mandatory,
- likely jaundice.
Diagnosis of osteomyelitis is carried out as follows: general clinical analysis of blood; computed tomography and radiography of the affected bones. In special cases, a diagnostic bone puncture is used.
Some people say that acquaintances and their acquaintances have recovered due to alternative means. It is possible that no one denies this, but there is no absolute guarantee that these words are true. If we consider the treatment of osteomyelitis from the point of view of modern medicine, then therapy has inpatient treatment under the strict supervision of specialists. The course of treatment includes antibiotics, for example, oxacillin; immunotherapy - antistaphylococcal gammaglobulin is administered; vitamin therapy; physiotherapy. The possibility of surgical intervention is not ruled out.
If the joints of the fingers are sore
There is nothing surprising in the pain of the joints of the fingers. Pain in the joints of the fingers is characteristic not only for the elderly, but even for children. Similar symptoms are caused by the same causes as with pain in the joints of the toes. Hands, especially their fingers, are most prone to injuries to such as, blow by the door; at the time of sports; frostbite of the hands and so on. Because of these effects, pathologies are possible that cause a number of diseases such as, for example, arthrosis. Stretching muscles are also capable of provoking pain in the joints of the fingers, so do not panic before the time, but, nevertheless, precautions will not hurt. As a preventive measure recommended to resort to physical exertion.
If the joints of the hands hurt
Those who are engaged in sports know that if the joints of the hands are aching, then the stretching of the muscles can be the reasons for this; muscular tension. With the certainty that the cause of pain lies precisely in this, you need to move your hands as little as possible. But sometimes the source of pain can be the presence of a disease that affects the musculoskeletal system and nerves. With prolonged painful sensations, you should immediately consult a doctor, as in this situation serious diseases such as arthritis, arthrosis, gout and so on are possible. Some of these diseases can cause deformation of the fingers, and even - the need for finger amputation and even hands.
If the joints of the thumbs ache
If the joints of the thumbs ache, then the reasons are the same as we saw in the sections: the joints of the fingers / toes hurt. If this is not a trauma, then most often, it is an osteoarthritis, but again, it is not necessary. The causes may be the same gout, arthritis, arthrosis, valgus deformity of the thumb and the like.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative-dystrophic joint disease that occurs due to the defeat of the cartilaginous tissue of the sphere. Initially, the pain appears only sometimes or in the process of performing physical exercises, but with temporary pain it increases and turns into a systematic one.
How to recognize osteoarthritis? As a rule, in the mornings a patient with osteoarthritis in the morning feels stiffness in the joints; restriction of freedom of action and the appearance of a crunch in the joint.
Osteoarthrosis is easy to confuse with other diseases, therefore it is only after a complete examination that treatment is done.
When the joints of the shoulders hurt
At a time when the joints of the shoulders hurt, people rarely think about the fact that the pain can come from the neck. But often the pain is so noticeable that it reaches the hand. And during the movement the pain intensifies, which can lead to numbness or paresthesia. In this case, the diagnosis can reveal an intervertebral hernia in the cervical or thoracic spine. The affected area in the course of the disease loses its elastic functions, flattened, and the space between the vertebrae becomes smaller. This suggests that the nerve endings are impaired, which makes the patient feel pain. In addition, at the point where the pinching occurs, edema develops. With this, the pain becomes stronger.
If the joints of the shoulders hurt, then the cause of this can serve as a capsulitis. A sick capsulitis can not throw his hands behind his back, and when he lifts his hands up, movement is restricted. If the disease has reached its peak, then a person suffering from a capsulitis does not even have the strength to bring a spoon to the mouth, which is affected by hand, women are not able to make themselves a make-up. The most interesting is that the disease develops gradually, that is, the patient has time to prevent his health to a critical state.
The cause of pain in the shoulder joints can serve as tendobursitis. In this case, acute pain arises in the area of the shoulder joint. With this diagnosis, the patient is significantly limited movement, even if they are passive. The pain affects the neck and arm.
The most common factors that can cause pain in the shoulder joint:
- tendenitis - inflammation of tendons,
- bursitis,
- salt deposits,
- injuries,
- tumor,
- pathology of the liver,
- angina pectoris,
- myocardial infarction,
- pneumonia,
- cervical sciatica,
- humeroparous periarthrosis.
Also, pain can occur when:
- impregnate syndrome,
- rupture of the tendon,
- forearm calcification.
If the joints hurt badly
When a person aching joints, then without the established diagnosis, you can only satisfy the pain, and then for a little while. And the problem can be solved only after the final examination. In medicine, there is no such thing as treating joints. It should be understood that it is necessary to eliminate the cause, which caused pain in the joints. Whatever it was, in the early stages, almost any disease can be eradicated, but the neglected form of the disease is really a problem. Therefore, the most important thing is not to start ailment. In case of sharp and severe pain, immediately consult a doctor, an ambulance is not excluded.
Why do joints hurt when walking?
As a rule, when walking, joints of the knee ache due to damage to the tendons, cartilage, periarticular bags and so on. In such cases, the person is concerned not only with pain, but with reduced mobility of the joint, that is, the movements become limited and the knee flexion is disturbed. If we talk about external changes, then redness of the skin and even puffiness are noticeable. As with any inflammatory process, there is a high temperature of the affected area, so the knee becomes hot by touch. With such symptoms arthritis of the knee joint is not excluded. The causes of joint pain when walking can be infections and physical exertion.
When joints hurt at night
The pain is always not pleasant, but if the joints hurt at night - worse than nowhere!
Again, the reasons for this may be completely different: arthrosis, arthritis and the like. Of course, without painkillers in this situation can not do, especially if the pains are infernal. But this will not solve the problem thoroughly, the pain will return again.
Unfortunately, drug treatment can not intensify the destruction of the joint, but at least to avoid disability due to the disease it is necessary to turn to osteopaths with suspicious symptoms that will provide the patient with complex treatment. Complex therapy will help not only to get rid of night pains in the joints, but also to stop the process of destruction of the joint itself.
If the joints hurt in the morning
The reasons for which joints hurt in the morning can be associated with an inflammatory or infectious process that leads to disturbances in the structure of the cartilaginous tissue.
With pain in the joints, it is recommended to take analgesics for pain relief. But analgesic is not the main drug for curing ailment associated with pain in the joint.
The course of treatment depends on the diagnosis and severity of the disease. Often, medical treatment is accompanied by physiotherapy, injections and even water procedures. Do not rule out the option of surgery, but this is an extreme option.
Why do joints ache with menopause?
Surely, many have heard that when the climax joints hurt. The reasons for this effect include:
- osteoporosis,
- osteoarthritis.
At the time of menopause, hormonal disorders can occur, which in one way or another affect the entire body, including the joints. This phenomenon for some time bore the name - climacteric arthritis. Characteristic climacteric arthritis is the same as that of the usual, only in this case, the cause of the occurrence - menopause.
Sometimes pain in the joints with menopause is eliminated and without the use of medication. More details on the treatment of illnesses in the climax period that are related to the joints can be found by visiting the osteopath as after giving the tests and performing a complete examination you can accurately talk about the course of treatment.
Why hurt the joints after training?
Sometimes it surprises that a person cares about his external health, forgets that inside too there can be a problem. If the joints after joint training are constantly hurting, why should you drink analgin and aspirin? Yes, these drugs quench the pain, but do not get rid of the cause of its appearance.
So, how is help to the body with a guarantee that the problem will be solved?
Pain in the joints can be prevented with such drugs "glucosamine" and "chondroitin". It's clear that there will not be a result in one day. The effect is noticeable after 2 months of taking medication.
What should be the optimal dosage?
500 mg of glucosamine together with 400 g of chondroitin 3 times a day will bring your joints back to normal.
There are types of medications where glucosamine and chondroitin are combined in one vial. For example, "Joint Fuel", which can be easily purchased in sports stores. In addition, Joint Fuel protects joints from possible injuries even in the process of excessive training.
Among other things, the joints need the necessary amount of fat. In this case, fats serve as a lubricant, which softens friction during active movements, so fish oil or linseed will not be superfluous.
In addition to fats, you can use betaine as an additive. And if betaine is combined with folic acid and vitamins B6, B12, then the blood level decreases homocysteine.
Contraindications: Betaine is not taken with medications from urinary tract infections.
Pain in the joints can be caused not only by physical exertion, but also by the lack of certain important vitamins and trace elements in the diet. And before resorting to aspirin and analgin, try to take calcium 500 mg 2 - 4 times a day; before going to sleep magnesium 450 mg, vitamin C 250 mg, vitamin E 400 mg.
If you do everything by the rules, then no pain in the joints during and after training will not bother. And best of all, consult your trainer and dietician.
When after a run joints hurt
Many complain that after the run joints hurt. First of all, you need to pay attention - but whether the person is running. Before running, you need a warm-up for the muscles. The same factor can serve as an uneven rocky road, worn out uncomfortable shoes, flat feet, hyperpredation or insufficient physical preparation. A common phenomenon of this action may be a lack of vitamins and trace elements, for example, calcium. As an alternative, many athletes drink tea from the leaves of the dug-out.
If it hurts the joints of the knees, then the likelihood of excess weight. In this case, it is better to replace running with walking.
And most importantly, before running and after about half an hour, drinking water is not recommended.
If a person wants to play sports with benefit to the body, then in any case, the advice of the coach does not interfere.
Why do joint pains occur with HIV?
The fact that the joints hurt joint pain - can not be called a common phenomenon. But the symptoms of the defeat of the musculoskeletal system in HIV patients are determined by pain in the joints and in the bones.
Only 5-10% of HIV patients have arthritis. Even less developed in HIV-infected psoriatic arthritis or Reiter's syndrome.
When an HIV infection occurs, the body undergoes an inflammatory process, as in other viral diseases, which, of course, is accompanied by a "breaking" in the bones and malaise.
In any case, an HIV-infected person is under the supervision of a doctor who can determine the true cause of joint pain or recommend a more competent specialist in this matter.
If the joints after the flu hurt
Do not panic immediately if the joints after the flu hurt. Often, viral infections give complications to the musculoskeletal system, but still analyze the situation will not hurt. You should pay attention to the external condition of the joints, that is, whether there is swelling or redness in the pain zone. The variant of rheumatoid arthritis is also not excluded, especially since the nature of its origin is unknown, but there is an assumption that it is viral diseases that can provoke its appearance. As provocateurs consider ARVI, FLU, ARD, angina and so on.
It is very important to pay attention to the condition of the joints after the flu in children. Unfortunately, kids are also susceptible to diseases associated with the musculoskeletal system.
Why do joints get hurt after chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy has a detrimental effect on human immunity, hence weakness, joint pain, headache and the like. It should not be particularly worried if, after chemotherapy, the joints ache like this phenomenon, as a rule, is temporary. After chemotherapy, a person should pay special attention to his body.
- First, the correct regime of the day, which includes rest, normal sleep and outdoor walks.
- Secondly, vitamin nutrition: as much as possible vegetables and fruits.
- Thirdly, a complete lack of stress, only a positive mood.
If the pain lasts long enough, you should consult a doctor. In addition, do not forget - consult an oncologist about medications for joints.
When hurt the joints of the neck?
Basically, the neck joints hurt because of the uncomfortable position of the body. It is often possible acute pain, which forms in the process of sudden movements, which occurs immediately. The same sensations are also likely after lifting or carrying heavy objects. In this case, pain is possible not only in the neck, but also in the back. An attack of severe pain can be triggered by hypothermia or draft. Inflammatory and viral diseases (FLU, ARD) are not bypassed here.
Sometimes it is difficult to understand what exactly hurts: joint or muscle, and maybe both. Most often, it is the muscle that is concerned, but if there is absolute certainty that the joint is hurting, the probability of sciatica is not ruled out. Radiculitis is related not only to the lower back and to the back, but also to the neck. Pain caused by cervical radiculitis can affect the hands. But to predict the diagnosis, focusing only on the symptoms, can not be the same as the signs of certain diseases are identical to each other, and besides it all depends on the characteristics of the organism and the complexity of the disease.
Why joint pains during pregnancy?
We all understand that every woman is pregnant in her own way. And the fact that the joints hurt during pregnancy is a common occurrence. The origin of this effect is mainly the lack of calcium in the body. Pregnant with complaints of pain in joints is recommended to pass a biochemical blood test in order to check the probability of micronutrient deficiency. Only after the established diagnosis is prescribed a course of treatment, which includes medications with calcium and vitamin D. The pregnant woman should understand that in addition to drugs, in this position she needs a balanced diet containing sour-milk, fish products, liver, meat, nuts and much more. Other.
At the time of pregnancy, naturally, a woman gaining weight, this puts a strain on her back and legs, which can cause joint pain, especially in the last weeks of the term.
In order to prevent, it will not be superfluous to consult a doctor, in order to avoid arthritis and other diseases.
If joint pain after delivery
A new little man in the family is always a joy. But, newly mums do not always feel comfortable after giving birth. Often, women complain that they have joint pains after childbirth. We will not delve into the terminology, but the principle of the appearance of pain in the joints is due to the fact that the physiological process of recovery is carried out by the body. Of course, pain in the joints is not a reason to sound an alarm, but we should not forget that pregnancy could provoke a disease associated with the inflammatory effect of the joint.
During pregnancy and even after childbirth, the joints of the hands may hurt. The most common cause, which explains the pain in the joints of the hands, is called tunnel syndrome - the result of swelling of the surrounding tissue, which puts pressure on the median nerve. In the course of which the hands are tingled, the skin of the fingers grows numb, and pains appear in the joints.
Excess weight, which the woman recruits before childbirth, can also affect the health of the joints. In this case, it is not necessary to worry particularly, because, after the weight of the mother is normalized, joint pains pass.
When do joints hurt a child?
If suddenly parents noticed that the joints hurt the child, then there is no way to postpone the visit to the doctor in any way, as some of the reasons for this process can provoke a disability.
So, the reasons for joint pain in children can be this:
- arthritis. It can be caused by some coccal bacteria, influenza viruses and other infections. In such cases, large joints are affected. At the very beginning of the development of the disease, fever is possible, and after swelling in the joint area, restrictions and pain at the time of movement, pain when touching the affected area. If the joints of the feet ache, lameness is not excluded,
- rheumatism. Here the factor of the appearance of the disease is an acute infection of the upper respiratory tract. As in the previous version, the symptoms include fever, joint pain, redness, swelling. The pain does not cover all the joints at the same time, but smoothly passes from one to the other. Rheumatism in neglected form can cause a disease such as heart disease,
- serum sickness. This is an allergic reaction to such medications, penicillin, aspirin and others. It manifests itself after the expiration of 6 to 12 days after contact with the influencing factor. Signs of the disease are as follows: joint and muscle pain, fever, hives, itching, face and neck swelling,
- injury. Here, the reaction of the body depends on the degree of impact. If the impact was strong, then hematomas and deformities are possible. Of course, when moving, the injured part of the body will hurt.
- tuberculous arthritis. Most often this disease affects the joint of the thigh. At the initial stage of the development of the disease, the child has noticeable lameness and pain when walking. Later, the child begins to walk with difficulty, and around the joint can be seen swelling. If the spine is affected, the child can not lift even the most familiar things for him. The position of the body in the child during sleep lies on the abdomen, as pain in the spine does not allow it to exert even the slightest pressure on the back.
Here are listed some reasons that can cause pain in the joints of the child. It is not at all necessary that the child is sick, perhaps the joint hurts from heavy physical activity or excessive activity, no matter how, it's a child. But, if the child really had a disease, then help honey. The expert should be timely, as in the process of the disease a child may grow a hump (due to cervical arthritis, for example).
What if the joints hurt?
To the question: "If joints hurt, what should I do?", The answer will be short: "Drink anesthetic and go to the doctor". No one will give an exact prescription the way a diagnosis is initially needed. If a person knows the cause of the pain, then the medicine is much easier to find. And to get medicine at random, focusing only on the description of symptoms - an error. Such an action can only worsen the situation. But, a tincture of herbs, analgin and a salt bath will not hurt. Warmers and baths should be avoided as in many cases such procedures are contraindicated. In general, in this situation, the main advice: do not do it yourself if you do not want to get a joint deformation in the future.
Which doctor will help if joints hurt?
Diseases associated with joints are engaged in such specialists as: orthopedist, traumatologist, rheumatologist, surgeon, neurologist, vertebrologist, oncologist, osteopath. Yes, the pain is one, but there are a lot of doctors. To whom, is it worth to turn if joints hurt? To begin with, you should visit a therapist. There already in the course of actions, it will be clear what kind of disease the disease is. If the cause is a tumor, the oncologist can not be avoided. If this is a normal injury, the orthopedist or traumatologist will treat the illness. If necessary, in the operation, then the surgeon's work and so on.
Joints hurt, than to treat?
There is no definite answer to this question, since everything depends on the cause of pain in the joints, the degree of complication of the disease. In addition, if the joints hurt, you should resort not only to medical treatment, but also to physiotherapy and water procedures.
In order to just relieve the pain in the joints, you can drink analgin or aspirin. A qualitative treatment can provide only a specialist. A self-medication in this situation can cause complications that can cause an irreversible process.
What vitamins to take if joints hurt?
If we compare the musculoskeletal system with a person with moving systems of the mechanism, here and there in the course of movement some elements rub, which can cause a breakdown, in our case, a disease. To prevent this, it is necessary to purchase lubricants: fish oil, linseed oil. As vitamins and microelements for strengthening rubbing cartilage it is recommended to use: vitamins A, B, B 6, B 12, C, D, E; calcium, magnesium, iron, folic acid.
In addition, do not forget that in the case of a specific disease, some vitamins can not be avoided, one should resort to more serious methods - treatment.
What medications will help if joint pains?
If arthritis pains the joints, the medicine should be based not only on the removal of pain, but also the reasons for its appearance.
Diclofenac Gel is for external use only. Its functions: to eliminate pain and inflammation. There are practically no contraindications, except for the individual intolerance of the device. But in any case, the drug should appoint a doctor.
Hyaluronic acid is injected into the inside of the joint in the form of an injection. This means forms a protective film, which protects against the impact of friction during the movement. Hyaluronic acid is used not only for arthritis, but also for arthrosis. The course of treatment usually lasts 4 weeks, if injections are administered 4 times a day. You can repeat the medication in a year.
What alternative means will help if joints hurt?
To treat pain in joints by alternative means is quite realistic, but we should not forget that in case of serious diseases it is possible to have inpatient treatment, injections, and surgical intervention. But, everyone has a head, and if a person for himself decided that alternative methods of treatment are more suitable for him than professional methods, then this is a private matter for everyone. Here are a few recipes our ancestors used to treat pain in joints:
- 6 g of dry dandelion medicinal pour 1 cup of water, and boil for 10 minutes, insist half an hour. Eat 1 tablespoon three times a day,
- 5 g of dry leaves of black currant pour 1 cup of boiling water. This remedy should be infused within 20 minutes. Dosage: drink 1 glass of tincture 3 times a day.
What kind of diet is needed if the joints are aching?
To talk about a diet more specifically, you need to take into account the age, the reason, because of which the joints ache.
With gout, it is useful to eat acidic kinds of fruits and berries: cranberries, tomatoes, cranberries, citrus fruits. As an ideal vegetable: onions, potatoes, carrots, cucumber, beets.
If a person suffers from gout, then a sour-milk diet is what is needed.
If joint pains are accompanied by puffiness, then copious drinking in this case is extremely necessary. Watermelons will be of great use, but tomatoes, spinach, sorrel and spicy food can be harmful.
Juices are useful in all kinds of diseases associated with joints. But the juices should be natural, without preservatives.
When athletes suffer from joint pain, a vitamin diet is needed, which includes fats, proteins and calcium: boiled meat, fish of any sort, cottage cheese and, of course, fruits and vegetables.