Arthritis- often called 'wear and tear' arthritis - is the commonest cause of persistent
joint pain in the India.
The
symptoms of joint pain are
1)
Pain
is common in the shoulder pain, ankle, and knee and hip .Joint pain is also
referred to as arthralgia.
2)
Thereafter
you can develop fever, joint swelling, redness, warmth, and stiffness and
deformity.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
An
autoimmune disorder when the body’s immune system attacks its own body cells
and tissues. In RA, the immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints and
breaks it down over time. It is associated with pain, swelling, and often
deformities particularly in the hands and knees .Flares are common for people
with RA.
Other causes of Joint Pain are:
·
Bursitis
·
Systemic
lupus erythramtous which is a painful joints with skin rash
·
Gout
a pain condition and swelling of the joint s especially the large toe due to
high uric acid levels.
·
Certain
infectious diseases, such as mumps, influenza, and hepatitis.
·
Chondromalacia
of the patella, or a breakdown of the cartilage in the kneecap.
·
Injury.
·
Inflammation of the tendon
Treatment of Joint Pain:
·
Anti-inflammatory
tablets like ibuprofen can be really effective at reducing inflammation as well
as pain. Paracetamol can be very effective.
·
Use
a hot water bottle to reduce stiffness
·
Avoid
being in one position for a long time to improve circulation
·
Reduce
weight
·
Exercise
regularly
·
Take
care of your diet
·
Above
all rest and reduce stress.
Role of Exercise in Joint Pain:
Exercise
helps keeps the joints moving and strengthens the muscles around them.
Some Home remedies for joint pain:
•Turmeric
& Ginger Tea
•Epsom
salt soaks
•Lubricate
With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
•Dandelion
Leaves
•Blackstrap
Molasses Drink
•White
Willow Tea
Role of Surgery in Joint Pain:
Joint Replacement surgery is a common procedure these days; there are two main types
of replacement, replacing either the whole joint or one side only.
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