Arthrosis is called dystrophic changes in the joints that are inherent in the destruction of cartilage. In such a disease, inflammatory processes slowly develop and suspension tissues are degeneration. According to statistics, arthrosis is the most common disease in people aged 30 and over, it affects all segments of the population, regardless of gender, currently 80% of the total population of our planet is considered pathology.
The causes of arthrosis
The arthrosis of the joints begins due to a violation of the metabolic processes directly in the joints. This may be due to the usual hormonal disorders, a hereditary factor and older age.But doctors identify the most possible reasons for the development of the process in question:dislocations, bruises, joints in the joints and generally any injury of anamnesis;Too much body weight - this increases the load on the joints many times;earlier arthritis with acute shape and purulent nature;Diseases associated with autoimmune classification - such as scleroderma or red lupus;colds that are common and difficult;Regular hypothermia - this may be due to the specifics of the work activity;Inflammatory processes in the body that are specific - such as syphilis, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, tick encephalitis;impaired blood supply to the head of the femur - Pertes disease;Disorders of thyroid function;Hemophilia - impaired blood coagulation.It is not worth excluding the fact of a more nourishment - this can lead to disorders of metabolism, which serves as the main cause of the development of arthrosis. A high probability of the occurrence of the pathological process is available to miners, blacksmiths, metallurgists and all people who regularly experience great physical activity. The doctor talks about the mechanism for the development of deformation of arthrosis of the joints: Symptoms of arthrosis and degree of arthrosis
The main sign of the disease under consideration is painful - it occurs with excessive exercise on specific joints, at rest it can disappear periodically, against the background of pain in the joint area affected by the inflammatory process, hyperemia (redness of the skin) and swelling may occur.In general, doctors identify 4 main groups of signs of developing arthrosis:PainSOf course, this symptom is characteristic of many diseases, but with arthrosis there are some characteristics of joint pain:
Unpleasant sensations occur only when moving;As soon as one introduces the joint at rest, the syndrome disappears. Please note: the pathological process in question develops very slowly, so at the beginning of its course, arthrosis is worried only periodically occurs in the joints excessively with excessive loads. At night, patients' pain is not worried, sleep is not disturbed. Then, with the progression of arthrosis, morning pain begins to appear - they are characterized by patients as "photos", differ in the short term and appear only in the early morning. If arthrosis is neglected, then the pain syndrome becomes acute and permanent - even powerful pain reliable drugs cannot reduce its intensity. Reduction of joint mobilitySIt is also considered one of the characteristic symptoms of arthrosis, but it already occurs at the stage of active progression of the disease. During the development of arthrosis, the growth/germination of bone neoplasms occurs, leading to spasms of muscle tissue, reducing the lumen in the joint bag - limiting the movement of this site is guaranteed.Crick.The joints scream even with absolutely healthy people, but for arthrosis there is a distinctive feature of crunching - it is "dry", it does not click and is always accompanied by acute pain.Joint deformationSThis phenomenon occurs with the growth of osteophytes and is considered one of the most signs of arthrosis that occurs at the stage of decompensated development of the pathological process under consideration.Below is the X -ray picture of arthrosis of each of the 4 degrees:A specialist tells more about the symptoms of arthrosis:
Please note: the course of the disease under consideration is very slow and in the first stage it may not be characterized by any symptoms at all, and inconsistent joint pain and increased fatigue can be inherent even to healthy people with high physical exertion. Therefore, the independent diagnosis of arthrosis is almost impossible.
The processes that take place in the tissues of the joints of each of the stages of arthrosis are depicted in the diagram:The principles of treating arthrosisDoctors claim that inflamed joints should be treated in the early stage of the development of the pathology - this is a guarantee not only to get rid of inflammatory processes, but also from the restoration of already lost functions. Doctors can use different methods for the treatment of arthrosis-this is the prescription of medicines and physiotherapy and regular treatment of the sanatorium with resources. In any case, therapy for the pathology in question should be exhaustive and based on the following basic methods: It is necessary to eliminate the inflamed joint from the load. This does not mean that the patient should maintain a strict rest on the bed, but it is necessary to maximize the load on the problem part of the body - for example, to change the work or to refuse training.Clearly adhere to the schedule of medical physical education - the attending physician is performed by such appointments and the specialist should conduct hours.The mandatory treatment of arthrosis should include physiotherapy-magnetizing, electrotherapy, laser and shock wave therapy.Visit to specialized resorts - treatment with sanatorium will not only successfully carry out the recovery/rehabilitation period after the basic course of treatment, but also prevent recurrence of arthrosis.Clear implementation of all the doctor's recipes regarding medicines.Conducting intraarticular blockade.Diet correction.
MedicationThe following medicines should be used in the drug therapy complex:Anti -inflammatory. This group of medicines performs two functions at once: it relieves pain and eliminates the inflammatory process. Doctors use non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs for arthrosis and do not prescribe them orally (in tablets) -this category of drugs acts irritating to the gastric mucosa. Given that the course of arthrosis therapy is quite long, the patient can get rid of the underlying disease, but "gain" gastritis (inflammation of the gastric mucosa) and even peptic ulcer. Therefore, depending on the specifically chosen medicine, they are prescribed intravenously or intramuscularly. In pharmaceutical networks, you can buy non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs and local targets -so much ointments can be used, but they do not give a powerful effect or long -term time. Hormonal corticosteroids. This group of medicines is most effective during the period of exacerbation of arthrosis. But such a category of drugs in pharmacies is also represented in the form of plasters, ointments - they are only used externally, you can expect a very quick and powerful effect.Chondroprotector. These drugs contribute to the repair of cartilage tissue. Please note: The course of therapy with these drugs is very long, but if there are no positive results within 6 months, then the chondroprotector either completely cancels or adjusts its dose.Very often, in the process of treating arthrosis, experts prescribe medicines that contribute to the degradation of cartilage tissue. But doctors warn their patients that you should not wait for a quick effect - the noticeable positive shifts will start not earlier than two weeks after taking the medicine.
Please note: If the patient has been hospitalized with arthrosis in the most severe stage of development and pain syndrome, doctors cannot eliminate painkillers, then narcotic analgesics may be prescribed, but this is extremely rare.Diet
The importance of proper nutrition for arthrosis is difficult to evaluate - if the patient ignores the recommendations of nutritionists, then the treatment of the pathological process can be delayed for years and the results will not be very high.
What should be remembered by those patients who are forced to undergo arthrosis therapy:Be sure to adjust your weight - it is strictly forbidden to starve (the feeding of the cartilage tissue in the joints will be broken), but it is worth abandoning flour and sweet dishes;
It is forbidden to drink alcohol, especially beer, they are not compatible with many medicines and can provoke an active allergic reaction, and secondly, it is alcohol and beer, which serve as a reasons for a set of extra pounds;It is necessary to introduce jelly into the diet - this product restores connective tissue and strengthens cartilage.Be sure to control the intake of sufficient vitamin B. Vitamin B. You can, of course, use vitamins complexes, but it is quite possible to get the required amount of this substance and from products - fish, beans, legumes, cabbage and tomatoes should be present on the menu every day. The diet should have bananas, nuts, poultry liver, milk, eggs and mushrooms. Folic acid, riboflavin and pyridoxine will enter the body of these products - they help a lot in the treatment of the pathological process consideredFolk treatment of arthrosisThere are several dozen folk methods for the treatment of arthrosis, but they will all only relieve the unpleasant symptoms, but will not eliminate neither the inflammation nor the main cause of the disease. Of course, it also compresses applications, ointments and gels with horse chestnut, cabbage and lilac tincture will have an analgesic effect and even allow the patient to return to the usual rhythm of life for a while.But a doctor's consultation will be needed:First, it is necessary to ensure that the joints are affected precisely by arthrosis;Second, taking specific drugs significantly reduces the recovery process;Third, doctors will be able to determine the true cause of the development of the destructive process in the joints, will direct the forces to eliminate them, leading to complete treatment.
