Arthralgia

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Joint pain is a common and common condition that can result from mechanical trauma or inflammation – we distinguish between inflammatory and non-inflammatory causes of joint pain. The condition may disappear after a few days, but if it is chronic, it may be a symptom of an illness. Treatment of joint pain depends on its cause.

What is joint pain?

Arthralgia (joint pain) is a condition that affects the area around the joints and is caused by abnormalities in the joint itself or its surrounding structures, such as tendons, bursa or ligaments. This condition occurs in both the elderly and the young. Sometimes joint pains have a completely different cause that has nothing to do with the joint. Usually joint pain disappears on its own within a few days and is not indicative of a more serious medical condition. However, it is worth bearing in mind that this type of pain can sometimes indicate various diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus or RA (rheumatoid arthritis). People who are overweight or obese and who spend a large amount of time in the same position are particularly vulnerable. You should immediately see a doctor if the pain persists, and in addition, symptoms such as high temperature or swelling.

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Types of joint pains

Joint pain is divided into:

1. inflammatory (there is joint swelling, warmth and redness),
2. non-inflammatory (no swelling, redness of the joint and its warmth).

In addition, joint pain can be single-joint involving a single joint or poly-joint involving five or more joints. This categorization takes place in arthritis.

Joint pain – causes

Joint pain usually occurs in specific places, which makes it easier to make a diagnosis, and certainly narrows the field of search. Joint pain occurs in the course of:

1. rheumatic diseases in the form of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, Still’s disease;
2. osteoarthritis resulting from the degeneration of articular cartilage;
3. injuries such as sprains and dislocations;
4. gout;
5. bacterial infections, e.g. gonorrhea, Lyme disease, or viral infections, e.g. influenza;
6. psoriatic arthritis,
7. taking certain medications, e.g. angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, isoniazid, methyldopa or cyclosporin,
8. bone or cartilage cancer
9. inflammatory bowel diseases,
10. overweight / obesity, which also strains the joints and causes their pain,
11. excessive physical activity, especially running, which strains the knee joint.

Joint pain – symptoms

Joint ailments are not only the pain of a specific joint, but also the surrounding structures (ligaments, tendons, synovial bursa). In addition to joint pain, there may be swelling, redness, impaired mobility and the efficiency of a given limb, e.g. a hand.

You should urgently contact your doctor when:

1. in addition to joint pain, redness and swelling appeared, as well as its warming,
2. Pain worsens at night and causes problems with sleep,
3. other suspicious symptoms join
4. pain is accompanied by limited joint mobility,
5. have difficulty moving after waking up,
6. general symptoms appear, such as: weight loss, fever, muscle pain, general fatigue.

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How do we diagnose joint pain?

In establishing the correct diagnosis, it is necessary to conduct a medical interview with the patient. Then the doctor obtains the information he needs:

1. how long has the disease lasted?
2. is there a specific cause of joint pain? has there been an injury or an overload?
3. is the pain symmetrical and usually occurs in the same place on both sides of the body?
4. which joints specifically hurt?
5. what is the nature of pain is it caused by the movement of the joint, or is it usually in the morning and passes after you start moving?
6. Are there any other symptoms besides joint pain? eg weight loss, fever or excessive sweating?
7. Does the patient suffer from other diseases, e.g. intestinal disorders, thyroid disease, psoriasis?
8. Has the patient’s family history of joint disease?

The doctor always decides about the tests performed in the diagnosis of joint pain. The information collected (during the medical interview) and the symptoms used help to select them. Laboratory tests used in rheumatological diagnostics include morphology and ESR.

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Sometimes it is necessary to perform a joint puncture in order to collect synovial fluid for examination. However, the imaging tests performed are mainly:

1. Ultrasound of a sick joint,
2. X-ray examination,
3. magnetic resonance imaging,
4. computed tomography.

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Ways to reduce joint pain

In order to be able to choose the right method of treating joint pain, it is necessary to find the cause. The best ways to relieve pain are:

1. covering sick places with ice or special reusable gels available at the pharmacy; compresses reduce the symptoms of arthritis and relieve pain – it is recommended to compress at least twice a day; try cold compresses available on Medonet Market in various sizes,
2. limiting the excessive activity of the joint – it is recommended especially when the pain is very severe, to prevent its further damage; after relieving pain, it is worth spending time doing joint strengthening exercises, preferably with the help of a physiotherapist,
3. taking painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs – NSAIDs are usually used; These drugs can be used on their own for several days, but the recommended doses should not be exceeded. No improvement despite the use of drugs is an indication for a doctor’s appointment,
4. supplementation with preparations that have a beneficial effect on the joints, e.g. Hyaluronic Acid 50mg Viridian.

In addition, for many people with joint pain, it has a good effect water therapy (hydrotherapy); bath therapy and stretching exercises. In the case of joint pain, swimming and cycling are recommended, as they stimulate the joints without burdening them. Joint pains resulting from an injury are relieved first by cooling the sore spots and then warming them up. You can use Thermolka Cannaderm warming patches, which you can buy at Medonet Market.

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