Arthrosis is considered one of the most common diseases in the world, accounting for approximately 80% of joint pathologies.Both men and women are equally affected.It occurs mainly in adulthood.Usually, the possibility of developing this disease increases from the age of 30.
With arthrosis, changes in the cartilage in the joints occur, as a result of which the tissue structure is disturbed and the inflammatory process begins.
What is arthrosis?
Arthrosis is a joint disease that occurs due to metabolic disorders in the body.Joints become less elastic.People who are most susceptible to arthrosis are overweight people, retirees, and athletes.
This disease can occur against the background of any injury or damage.In addition, the cause of arthrosis can be genetic or hereditary characteristics.
Degree of arthrosis
There are three stages of arthrosis:
- With the first, there are no symptoms.Patients only sometimes feel discomfort during movement.However, pathological deformation of the joint has already occurred.
- During the second stage, the joint begins to break down.Pain becomes pronounced, but it is acceptable.There is also a crunching sensation in the joints.
- In the last stage, the damage goes deeper.The joint is severely deformed, the tissues and ligaments are damaged, because of this the person cannot move in the usual way.
Symptoms can worsen periodically, so it is quite difficult to determine the degree of arthrosis and treatment independently.Therefore, at the first manifestation, it is better to consult a doctor.
Disease symptoms
The main symptom that helps identify the disease is pain in the joints during movement.At rest, the pain subsides.Symptoms are localized in the damaged area.A characteristic sign of arthrosis is a crunching sound in the affected joint.
In the early stages, pain is only felt with heavy loads or pressure on the affected area.Over time, it increases, the patient needs to move less and less and stay more and more.
As you know, joints can crack even in normal healthy conditions.However, sounds with arthrosis are specific: unlike natural sounds, they are "dry".As it progresses, the joints become more numerous and more pronounced.
During the development of arthrosis, the motor activity of the damaged joint decreases.When the disease reaches a dangerous level, the joints begin to become deformed.
Treatment and Prevention
It is better to carry out treatment in its early 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 joint.
Among them:
- treatment with drugs that relieve inflammation and pain;
- Perform physiotherapy procedures that relieve joint pain;
- spa treatments using mud baths and mineral waters;
- Conduct physical therapy.
During the treatment of damaged joints, physical activity and overfatigue are not allowed.Joints should rest most of the time.It is also necessary to pay attention to nutrition and adhere to a certain diet.
To avoid arthrosis, you must follow simple preventive measures:
- avoid overexertion and intense physical activity;
- eat right (the diet should contain all the necessary vitamins and micronutrients);
- Avoid overeating.
Arthritis is a chronic disease that can lead to serious consequences, so it needs to be treated at an early stage.Compliance with preventive measures will help prevent this disease.