Arthrosis is a disease that causes cartilage to be destroyed inside the joint. Over time, with arthrosis, major changes begin, provoking the inflammatory process in the periarticular tissues. The treatment of arthrosis is a must, otherwise the disease will spread to most joints of the person, which will lead to damage.
The main signs of the disease
There are several symptoms of arthrosis. When walking, pain occurs. But at the initial stage, they appear very poorly and very often perceive them as fatigue. In the next stage, the pain is felt with physical activity. In the next stage, the pain syndrome will even be in a stationary position. If there is a cardiovascular disease, then the pain will be felt over time.If there is a dry crunch in the joints, then this is also a sign of arthrosis.Such a crunch occurs due to the friction of the joints that are.In the next stages, the crunch will become stronger and rough.It should be remembered that the usual crunchy joints, accompanied by a sound crunch, is not a symptom of the disease.One of the symptoms is the inaction of the joints.This is due to muscle spasm, the appearance of bones and spikes, as well as a decrease in the joint.At the same time, the joints affected by arthrosis are changing.
They are deformed due to the development of growths and spikes. The synovial fluid begins, which presses on the joint inside. This increase is associated with irritation of the joint tissue and is called synovitis. Sometimes arthrosis is confused with arthritis, but these are completely different diseases. With arthritis, the pain will be during movement and most often during the day. And with arthrosis, the pain is more acute, severe and does not depend on the time of day, as well as on the movement. They can often occur even with an immobilized state. What are the degrees of arthrosis?
In the first stage, no obvious symptoms can occur. This will be a little pain. But pathological changes have already begun in the synovial shell. At the same time, the muscles are already weakened, but they still maintain their shape. In the second stage, the joints begin to collapse and osteophytes (cones and outgrowths) appear. The pain becomes more pronounced, although they can be tolerated. Disruption of muscle functions begins.In the third stage, deformities of the maintenance sites of the joints and axes of the limbs begin.The joint bag becomes rough, the connections are shorter.And this leads to severe pain and chronic inflammation.Normal connection points are deformed.The muscles also suffer when they begin to stretch, to contract.Then these disorders apply to all joint tissues and immobilize them.
Reasons
It is important to know the causes of arthrosis, as treatment methods depend on this.The onset of the disease causes impaired metabolism in the joints, which is why cartilage begins to lose its elasticity. If cracks are formed in the cartilage, then there is a loss of proteoglycans. Doctors note that arthrosis in the elderly and the causes of the occurrence are very closely linked. It is at this age that pressure problems begin, concomitant diseases (eg psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis), etc.The main causes of arthrosis are considered to be:joint injuries;impaired metabolism;overweight;purulent arthritis;poor nutrition;hypothermia;Auto -Imon diseases;intoxication;tuberculosis; sexually transmitted diseases;hemophilia;Is a disease;Thyroid disease.Symptoms
Signs of arthrosis allow you to quickly diagnose the disease in the early stages. With arthrosis, the symptoms and treatment are interconnected, because the faster the patient begins to heal, the better. There are several specific characteristics:Crick. It happens in all movements as the bones in the joint are rubbed against each other due to reduced soft rotation. With arthrosis, this crisis sounds very "dry", allowing you to distinguish this symptom from signs of other diseases.Pain. Naturally, in this case the patient experiences severe pain. With arthrosis, the pain is accompanied by certain characteristics. They are felt when performing movements and at rest there are no unpleasant sensations. Pain during sleep with joint disease can only occur with the progression of arthritis. The painful sensations at different stages allow you to determine the stage of arthrosis. If arthrosis occurs for a long time, the pain will feel almost constant.Poor mobility of the joint. The more arthritis develops, the more arthritis loses its mobility. As a result, the disease can provoke complete immobility of the joints.Deformation of the joint. It manifests itself in the last stages of the disease.Methods without medicineA balanced diet, a healthy lifestyle. In order to prevent the disease from progressing, patients should clearly monitor the way they work and rest, eat healthy foods.Today, there are special schools that cover the methods of treating arthrosis. Training courses help the patient adapt to his or her illness and successfully fight him. Reducing joint load. If there is excess weight, it should be reduced - this will help to normalize the metabolic processes and also reduce the load on the joints.
Medical physical education is performed at the stage of non -structuring, performed in the position of lying on the back or sitting. Switching and skiing are very useful.Physiotherapy methods: the effect of heat on the affected area (eg paraffin applications), laser therapy, ultrasound and electrical nerve stimulation.The use of various unloading devices. With a foot damage, it is recommended to walk with a cane, with knee arthrosis of the knee joint, rear wedges are used - thus the load on the joints can be reduced and, therefore, reduce the manifestations of the disease.Massage improves blood circulation and helps to restore joint mobility.Patients for arthrosis show a spa probe vacation, which has a beneficial effect on both the condition of the joint system and the whole body as a whole. Recovery in the sanatorium should be carried out outside the stage of exacerbation of arthrosis, after examining the doctor and taking into account his recommendations.Medication
Medicine therapy is the main method of treatment. The choice of medicines for the treatment of arthrosis is not so large, all medicines used can be divided into two large groups:Symptomatic drugs affect the manifestations of the disease (painkillers, non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs -NSAPs, glucocorticosteroid hormones). When you apply them, the pain and inflammation disappear for a short time, which improves the quality of life. Chondroprotectors - products that restore damaged cartilage tissues and metabolic processes in it due to the activation of blood flow and stimulate the appearance of new cartilage cells.
Symptomatic agents are intended to eliminate the main manifestations of the disease and are prescribed to patients first. Chondroprotectors contribute to stopping the progression of the disease and should be taken for a long period of time.The basic principles of release from pathology
The complex treatment of arthrosis of the joints, like any other negative process, pursues 3 major goals:Impact on the causes leading to arthrosis;Elimination of negative pathological processes that accompany arthrosis;Elimination of symptoms of arthrosis.
Based on this, the main areas of treatment include:Elimination of severe concomitant diseases;Body weight adjustment;
Improving the nutrition of the articular cartilage;Inhibition of local inflammatory reactions and their effects - edema of soft tissues and intra -articular fluid accumulation;Anesthesia;Joint stabilization and expansion of the volume of movements.
The following methods for the treatment of arthrosis are used for this purpose:Treatment with drugs;Physiotherapy;Massage;Medical gymnastics;Folk methods of treatment;Surgical intervention.Folk remedies
Folk remedies are used a large number of plants in the form of ointments, compresses, rubbing, lotions and some of them can be taken inside. The best effect is achieved by a combination of several plants that have a multidirectional effect - analgesic, anti -inflammatory, decongestant, increasing blood circulation and improving tissue nutrition. Before using popular treatment, it is recommended that you consult a doctor about contraindications.
In the treatment of arthrosis of the knee joint it is best established:Dandelion flowers (fresh and dried) - they can be chewed or infused from them. Freshly combined dandelion flowers are washed and eaten in 5-6 pieces a day. You can also pour a tablespoon of dried dandelions with a glass of boiling water and after cooling, drink one third of the glass three times a day. Alcohol tincture is also made from the flowers - half a liter of dark bottle to the top is full of dandelions, pour vodka or alcohol into it. Sin in a dark place for a month and then rub the tincture into the inflamed joint. The course of treatment is 1 month.Fine root is used for many diseases to relieve inflammation and pain. It is easiest to make compresses from it. To do this, rub the hell, put it on a gauze napkin and tightly pressed against the inflamed leg. On top of the compress is covered with a woolen cloth and left overnight. You can use vegetable juice instead of grated mass. The compresses make daily for 1 month.Aloe has many effects and can be used successfully for arthrosis. It eliminates pain, inflammation, edema, stimulates the processes of recovery in the joint, enhances blood circulation and lymphatic flow. With severe manifestations of arthrosis, you can apply the leaves peeled by the skin overnight. Also, from aloe leaves, make garbage - 10 large, fleshy aloe leaves, scroll through a meat mill and drain through the gauze. Mix the resulting 1/2 cup of honey and 150 ml of red wine. Mix the composition well, pour it into a dark bottle and use daily for a month. 
Sables are used as a tincture. To prepare it, half -liter bottle is full to the top with dry grass sword and poured with vodka. After a month of storage at room temperature, the tincture is filtered, the grass is squeezed. Tincture is taken orally (20 drops 2 times a day) or used for compresses. The compress is placed on the inflamed joint at night and isolates with a woolen cloth on top. Saberfish has an anti -inflammatory effect, normalizes the composition of the intraiortic fluid and helps to restore cartilage plasticity.Warming salt compress, dry mustard and sand. Mix all the components, place it on a baking sheet and heat. In hot shape, pour the mixture into a canvas bag and attach to the inflamed area, keep until cool. The procedure eliminates pain well, increases blood circulation and stimulates the recovery processes, but in the acute period such a compress is prohibited.Honey compresses with salt are made with severe pain in the joint. To do this, mix 100 g of honey and a tablespoon of salt, put the table on the fabric and apply on your feet overnight. The top of the joint should be wrapped with woolen tissue.Meal
In the treatment of arthrosis, an important condition for rapid recovery is proper nutritionSDoctors prohibit overeating so that the patient does not acquire extra pounds. After all, this is an additional joint load.But it is forbidden to starve as complete regeneration of cartilage tissue requires vitamins and trace elements. To lose weight, you need to adjust the diet by excluding fat and flour products from it.
It is also important to stop drinking alcohol and especially beer. Most doctors recommend consumed as many junk as possible. This is not surprising as it contains a natural substance such as collagen that can improve the elasticity and mobility of cartilage. Be sure to pay attention to products containing pyridoxine. These are bananas, potatoes, cabbage and nuts. With arthrosis, you should consume as many legumes and herbs as possible (they contain folic acid), as well as eggs, mushrooms, liver and dairy products (riboflavin is in their composition).
All basic principles of a healthy diet in this disease are the following points:It is not recommended to eat heavy food at night;You must eat partially;
Be sure to control your body weight;In a state of remission, it is necessary to take small walks after eating.
Arthrosis is a very common disease and is therefore very successfully treated. The main thing is that this will consult a doctor in the first manifestations of the disease and then you cannot worry about complications.Prevention of arthrosis
The prevention of arthrosis due to age and professional overload is to combat premature aging of the body through rational nutrition, sufficient physical activity and hardening of the body. It is also necessary to eliminate professional damage as much as possible.
In order to prevent arthrosis, which occurs against the background of injuries or any diseases, it is necessary to treat the underlying diseases in a timely manner.
