Arthritis is considered one of the most common diseases in the world, accounting for about 80% of joint pathologies.Both men and women are equally affected.Mainly reaches adulthood.Typically, the probability of developing this disease increases from the age of 30.
With arthrosis, there is a change in the cartilage in the joint, as a result of which the tissue structure is disturbed and the inflammatory process will begin.
What is arthrosis?
Arthrosis is a joint disease that occurs due to metabolic disorders in the body.Joints become less flexible.People who are most susceptible to arthrosis are overweight people, pensioners and athletes.
The disease can occur against the background of any injury or damage.In addition, the cause of arthrosis can be a genetic trait or heredity.
Osteoarthritis valleys
There are three stages of orthosis:
- With the first, there are practically no symptoms.The patient feels discomfort only during movement.However, pathological deformations are already occurring in the joints.
- In the second stage, the joints begin to disintegrate.The pain is pronounced, but it can be tolerated.There is also a nurturing feeling in the joints.
- In the final stage, the damage occurs more deeply.The joint is severely deformed, the tissues and ligaments are damaged, because of this the person cannot move normally.
Symptoms can worsen from time to time, so it is quite difficult to independently determine the stage of arthrosis and treatment.Therefore, it is better to consult a doctor at the first manifestations.
Symptoms of the disease
The main symptom that helps to identify the disease is pain in the joints during movement.Pain subsides at rest.Symptoms are localized in the affected areas.A characteristic symptom of arthrosis is a tight sound inside the affected joint.
In the initial stages, pain is felt only with a heavy load or pressure on the affected area.Over time, the patient should move less and less and rest more.
As you know, joints can crack even in a normal healthy state.However, the voice with arthrosis is specific: unlike the natural voice, it is "dry".As it progresses, the joints become more and more distinctly annoying.
During the development of arthrosis, the motor activity of the damaged joints decreases.When the disease reaches dangerous stages, the joints begin to deform irreversibly.
Treatment and prevention
It is best to treat in the initial stages.The main goal of therapy is to eliminate the causes and eliminate the inflammatory process.Treatment should include a set of measures aimed at restoring the joints.
Among them:
- treatment with drugs that relieve inflammation and pain;
- perform physiotherapeutic procedures that relieve joint pain;
- spa treatments using mud baths and mineral waters;
- does physical therapy.
During the treatment of damaged joints, physical activity and excessive fatigue are not allowed.Joints should rest often.It is also necessary to pay attention to nutrition and follow a certain diet.
To prevent arthrosis, you should follow simple preventive measures:
- avoid excessive and intense physical activity;
- Eat right (the diet should contain all the necessary vitamins and trace elements);
- avoid overeating.
Arthrosis is a chronic disease that can cause serious consequences, so it is necessary to treat it in the early stages.Compliance with preventive measures will help prevent the disease.