How to Get Relief from Joint Pain?






Joints are those parts of the body where the two bones meet. Joints allow the bones of the skeleton to make a movement. Joints include shoulders, hips, elbows and knees. Joint pain leads to discomfort, aches and soreness in any of these joints. Joint pain occurs due to illness, injury, arthritis or any such other causes. 


Causes of Joint Pain
  • Arthritis- It is one the most common cause of joint pain. The two types pf join pain are Osteoarthritis(OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA). Joint pain from OA comes due to breakdown of the cartilage which acts as a cushion and shock absorber for the joints. OA is usually seen in people after the age of 40. The commonly affected joints are wrists, knees, hips and hands. In case of RA, it can deform the joints over the time. RA results in pain, inflammation and fluid buildup. 
  • Bursitis, an inflammation that is caused around joints 
  • Lupus, causes pain from joints to various organs including brain as well.
  • Gout, is a buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint.
  • Certain infectious diseases like mumps is there, influenza and hepatitis are also a part of the pain. 
  • A breakdown in the cartilage of kneecap can lead to chrondromalacia.
  • Tendinitis
  • An infection of the bone or joint that is there over the years.
  • Cancer
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Rickets
  • Complex Regional Pain syndrome

Symptoms Of Joint Pain

The symptoms of joint pain are-

  • The area around the joint is seen swollen, red and is warm to  touch.
  • The pain is there continuously for three days.
  • Fever is there but symptoms of flu, dengue, typhoid are not there.
  • Serious injury has come up.
  • The joint seems as deformed.
  • Sudden swelling is there.
  • The joint is immobile.
  • Limping is experienced
  • Locking of the joint occurs
  • Loss of range of the joint is seen

Diagnosis of Joint Pain

A joint pain is usually diagnosed with a physical exam at the first instance followed up by a Xray to identify the arthritis related joint damage. In case of further analysis a blood test may be done to identify the autoimmune disorders.


Treatment Of Joint Pain


The doctor shall diagnose the symptoms of both, OA and RA but there are no possible treatments that can eliminate the joint pain right from the scratch. However, there are a lot of ways to manage it-

  • Being physically fit is one of the most important factors for any disease. People suffering from joint pain should undergo moderate exercise on a daily basis for about 30 minutes a day.
  • It is necessary to stretch before the exercise so that motion is there in the  joints.
  • A normal body weight is necessary to avoid stress on the joints.
  • If it is not arthritis, then antiinflammatory drug, massage, warm bath, frequent stretching and taking proper rest is a must.

Medical Treatment-

3Meds, the best online medical app in India provides a list of treatments that are prescribed and fully assured.
 
  • Acetaminophen(Tylenol)
  • Aspirin(Bayer, Ecotrin)
  • Naproxen Sodium (Aleve)
  • Cartigen 1500

However, these are to take only after the consultation with the doctor.
The doctor might also recommend for a surgery which might provide relief to the pain.






Outlook

Joint pain occurs due to normal wear and tear. Early detection and diagnosis helps in healing the pain and makes the movement of the joints smooth and easy. 





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