ARTICOLAR PAINS Joint pain  and treatments

Inflammation, trauma, infections, degeneration of cartilage and accumulation of crystals: 

Joint pain can have very different origins, but the result is often similar: the joint stiffens and swells, moving it becomes difficult and symptoms of weakness and weakness occur. fatigue. 

In some cases (particularly when inflammation is present) the pain does not stop tormenting even when one is at rest, but seems to diminish with movement; in the absence of inflammation, however, the discomfort is present especially when you are active and improves quickly with rest.

 Not even the spread of pain is always the same. In general, when a small joint is affected, it remains limited compared to when it is a larger joint that hurts. 

It is possible to distinguish acute joint pain, lasting less than 6 weeks, from chronic pain, lasting for a long time without giving a sign of wanting to leave. 

How to deal with these disorders? 
The approach depends on the origin of the pain.

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The causes of joint pain 

Joint pain can originate from structures within or adjacent to the affected joint, or come from other parts of the body. 

Understanding where pain has its roots is not always simple, but it is important to understand how to deal with it. In particular, when the discomfort originates from the joint it is possible to distinguish 3 types of disorders; which can also be present at the same time: 

Inflammatory arthritis, characterized by the presence of inflammation; non-inflammatory arthritis, mainly due to structural or functional problems of the joint; arthralgia, a disorder characterized by the presence of pain in the joints, which can also be associated with other diseases, such as lupus. In addition to lupus, other diseases and disorders, 

Which can be included among the causes of joint pain, are rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, osteomyelitis (an infection of the ), septic arthritis (an infection of the joints), chondromalacia of the patella (a degeneration of the cartilage of the patella), a fracture, a viral infection, tears and strains. 

In addition, obesity can also damage joints to the point of causing pain; for this reason the prevention of joint pain also includes maintaining a normal weight.

Treatment of joint pain 

Whether it is pain in the knee, wrist, elbow, foot, or shoulder, in many cases not associated with arthritis, rest is the best therapy. However, even a little fitness and physical activity can be beneficial. 

For this reason, often the ideal cure to get back into shape is made up of remedies such as hot baths, massages but also stretching exercises. 

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (even those available without a prescription), such as diclofenac, can help relieve both pain and swelling. 

However, 

when the pain lasts more than 3 days it is important to contact a doctor. 

Seeing a doctor is also important in case of fever, unexpected weight loss and if the pain is severe and inexplicable.