Peridostite of the bones

Periostitis of bones is a disease that is characterized by an inflammatory process in one of the layers of the bone, or in all layers (in cases of neglect of the disease).

Periostit, which is literally translated into Russian as "periosteum" - a disease that is characterized by inflammation of one of the layers of the periosteum (lower or upper), which eventually passes over to all other layers. Since the periosteum and bone are in close proximity to each other, the inflammation can quickly move from one to the other. If the disease is detected in advanced stages or complicated by incorrect therapeutic treatment, excessive workload, surgical treatment may be necessary.

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Causes of periostitis of the bone

Periostitis can develop in different parts of the body. This disease is often manifested as the result of injuries, bruises, serious cuts, fractures. In addition, the causes of periostitis of the bone are interaction with other inflammation foci (muscles or bones).

The cause of the disease can be, too, allergic or inflammatory processes in other tissues, which as a result are transmitted to the periosteum, continuing to progress. Less common is periostitis of the bones that arose as a result of a general disease of the body or any specific ailments that lead to the formation of toxins in the body.

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Symptoms of periostitis of the bone

The main symptoms of periostitis of the bone are a feeling of pain with various movements, discomfort and a slight swelling in the areas of inflammation. The color of the skin in the lesions does not change, no spots, redness or bluish tinge. If periostitis occurs as a result of a bruise or fracture, then after 2-3 weeks all the symptoms and inflammation itself pass. In case of exacerbation and fibrous proliferation of bone tissue, the disease becomes chronic. This stage, among other things, is characterized by reddening of the skin. If periostitis does not begin to be treated therapeutically at this stage, then a serious complication can occur, leading to bone damage and a purulent periosteum.

Periosteum of the tibia

This type of disease occurs as a result of serious and prolonged physical exertion without prior preparation. The main symptom of this kind of periostitis is pain in the posterior part of the tibia, which manifests itself after some time after the exercise. Very often periostitis of the tibia occurs in soldiers of the first year of service or in athletes after a break in classes or especially difficult exercises unusual for the body. An external sign of the disease is a slight swelling of the lesion. On the skin, no changes are observed. When you feel your lower leg, painful, unpleasant sensations are also present. Periostitis of the bones in the first 20 days can not be determined on an X-ray, only after the expiration of this period with the help of an X-ray and a doctor's examination the diagnosis can be accurately posed.

If the patient has a suspicion of periostitis of the tibia - he should immediately stop physical activities, thereby reducing the risk of development and complications of the disease.

Periostitis of the tibia

Periostitis occurs most often in areas where the bone is poorly protected by soft tissues. Causes of the disease - bruises, fractures. Especially vulnerable are the ulna and tibia. Most often in these places, the inflammatory process goes by itself for several weeks.

Very rarely periostitis of the tibia can cause complications, the formation of new bone tissue and the need for therapeutic, or even prompt (in particularly severe cases) interference.

Periostitis of the tibia

The periosteum of the tibia can be both an independent focal disease, and the first phase of periostitis, which grows into a disease of the tibia. Often, periostitis of the tibia often occurs as a result of a long-term varicose process. Like any other kind of periostitis, the disease of the tibia is accompanied by painful sensations when the shins are stressed, the place where the injury is felt and the inflammatory process. On the skin at the first stage, no signs are shown.

Periostitis of humerus

The periosteum of the humerus is often characterized by the formation of pus in the lesions, as in other tubular bones, such as the hip, less often the tibia. This disease occurs as a result of infection from the outside, or infection with infection from other organs.

With light forms of periostitis of the humerus, the lesions, as in other cases, differ in swelling, with palpation or exertion, pain and discomfort are manifested. Such mild forms of periostitis may die out in a few weeks, provided there are no loads and irritating factors of influence. There are no manifestations on the skin.

Periostitis of the humerus can result from excessive loads or serious damage.

Periostitis of the bones of the nose

Periostitis of the bones of the nose is a disease of the bones of the nose, which is characterized by an inflammatory process, painful sensations and slight swelling in the first stages. Causes of the disease - various injuries of the nose, fracture, infectious infections from other organs. With periostitis of the bones of the nose, deformation of the nose is observed, touching or feeling is accompanied by strong pain sensations. Periostitis of the bones should be diagnosed, examined and treated taking into account all previous, even the smallest injuries and diseases of the whole organism.

Periostitis of calcaneus

Periostitis of the calcaneus occurs for the same reasons as in other parts of the human body - as a result of injuries, bruises, infection. This calcaneal bone disease can result in the formation of a calcaneal spur.

Periostitis of bones is very difficult to diagnose correctly at the first stages of the disease, but if there is a suspicion of this particular disease, then you should stop any strong physical exertion on the focal point of the disease. On the skin of the manifestations, it is often not observed. Symptoms of the disease - painful sensations in the lesions, discomfort and slight swelling.

Diagnosis of periostitis of bone

X-ray images fix the disease only in the late stages, when there is already some deformation of the bone. At the initial stages only external signs appear - swelling, reddening of the skin.

At the first manifestations of the anomaly (pain, swelling, discomfort), it is necessary to significantly reduce any physical stress on the suspected area of injury. Diagnosis of periostitis includes the inclusion of previous injuries, diseases of the whole organism, infectious diseases of others, adjacent to the site of injury, organs.

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Treatment of periostitis of bone

Treatment of periostitis of the bone in the first stages may include only the maximum reduction in the load on the affected area, which will last from 2 to 3 weeks, until the inflammation and recovery attenuate completely. In this case, the whole process of recovery can take place at home. Pain should be quenched with cold and pain medications, and in addition, antibiotic therapy should be carried out.

For a more effective recovery, prescribe drugs such as sulfadimizine or sulfadimethoxin, biseptol, analgin or antihistamines, for example - dimedrol, diazolin, suprastin.

In addition, with conservative treatment, anti-inflammatory drugs are also used, such as lornoxicam, which accelerate attenuation

Inflammation and accelerate the process of full recovery. The dose of each drug must be selected individually, according to the instructions or prescriptions of the doctor.

For the general condition of bones, it is desirable to use preparations containing calcium, for example - 10% solution of calcium chloride, calcium gluconate, calcium lactate and, of course, vitamins, especially vitamin C.

Under the conditions of home treatment it is necessary to use the means that will help to combat the infections as effectively as possible. It can be - warming vaseline dressings for 10-12 hours and dry heat, for example "Sollyks", a Minin lamp or blue light.

To alleviate pain by alternative means, you can use lard (apply lumps of fat to the places of swelling) or broths of melissa (which also treat affected areas, removing pain and swelling). The main task is to eliminate irritation and infection.

To accelerate recovery and fix the effect, it is necessary to conduct physiotherapeutic procedures - UHF and paraffin, massage and therapeutic (light) physical training.

In the case of purulent periostitis, only surgical intervention is used. The doctor cuts in the area of the lesion, disinfects the area around this place, and inserts a drain through which the pus exits. Recovery after surgery on average is a longer period than full-fledged conservative treatment.

If it is a question of periostitis of the tooth, this tooth is often removed, and in the course of 4-6 regular rinsings are recommended with a warm solution of potassium permanganate or 1-2% with sodium bicarbonate solution.

Treatment of periostitis of the tibia

Treatment of periostitis of the tibia by physical exercises is permissible only if they help to strengthen the muscles as a whole, rather than overstrain them. Doing physical exercises through pain does not follow, it can only hurt. If the symptoms do not go away for more than 3 weeks, you should immediately take an X-ray, after which you may need serious therapeutic or even surgical treatment.

Since periostitis of the tibia occurs often as a result of overloads, the best prevention here is always to sensibly assess their abilities in those or other power, physical exercises. Treatment of the periosteum is always slow, so patiently avoiding significant loads for quite some time.

Prevention of periostitis of the bone

Prevention of periostitis involves several important points. First of all, it is strengthening the muscles of all parts of the body with physical exertion. For the prevention of periostitis, the bones of the shins should be seriously approached and the choice of orthopedic footwear.

We must not forget the importance of the correct calculation of their own forces during the performance of any physical exercises, especially after long breaks.

Periostitis can occur as a result of infectious diseases. Therefore, seriously and responsibly, one should treat any anomaly and malaise of one's body.

Prognosis of periostitis of bone

Periosteum requires careful and prolonged treatment, but with the right and timely approach is not a serious illness. Only in case of neglect, prolonged disregard for signs and symptoms may require therapeutic or surgical intervention. Operative treatment is mandatory in cases of purulent periostitis of the bone.