关节疼痛的6个原因

你的关节疼痛或发炎吗? Here's what may be causing the discomfort.

Joints are essential for all types of movement. These often-used parts of the body form connections between bones 和 provide support 和 stability so you can move. 你可以弯曲身体的每一个部位, 弯曲和旋转, 从你的脚和脚踝到膝盖, 臀部和肩膀, 包含关节. And these joints can experience pain 和 炎症 for several reasons.

关节疼痛? 这可能是原因:

1. 骨关节炎 – This is one of the most common causes of joint pain, especially as you age. It results from wear 和 tear that causes the cartilage (the lining of the joints) to be worn down. The joints most commonly affected are the knees, hips 和 h和s.
2. 类风湿性关节炎 – This is an autoimmune condition that causes pain 和 炎症 in your joints. It is very different than osteoarthritis in that it occurs when your body mistakenly attacks its own tissues. Other autoimmune conditions, such as lupus, may also cause joint pain.
3. 痛风 – This is another form of arthritis, although it mostly affects the joint in your big toe. It may also cause pain, redness 和 swelling in your h和, wrist or knee, but this is not as likely.
4. 滑囊炎 – This occurs when sacs of 流感id in your joints that help provide cushioning get inflamed, 引起疼痛.
5. 肌腱炎, This causes 炎症 of the fibrous cords that attach muscles to bone around your joints.
6. 受伤 – If you experience an orthopedic injury, it can result in pain in your joints. Sprains 和 strains are among the most common injuries. Partially or fully torn tendons 和 ligaments also result in joint pain. An injury to the meniscus is a common cause of knee pain.

除了疼痛, 你也可能会感到肿胀, 炎症, 刚度, loss of mobility 和 diminished range of motion. The severity of your symptoms may vary greatly. Joint pain can be mild or it can be so painful that it greatly affects your quality of life. 它可能是短期的，也可能是慢性的.

关节痛的治疗

There are a number of different treatment options for joint pain. 这些包括:

• 口服药物 – Over-the-counter 和 prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may provide pain relief 和 reduce 炎症. 更强的处方药, 包括阿片类药物, muscle relaxants 和 some antidepressants, 对严重或慢性疼痛有帮助吗, but should be used under the strict supervision of a doctor 和 only when necessary.
• 局部药物 – Some people find relief from arthritis pain by using topical creams 和 gels that contain ingredients like capsaicin or methyl salicylate.
• 注射药物 – Steroid medications can be injected into affected joints every few months. This treatment is most often used with people who have arthritis or tendonitis. 其他注射疗法, 如富血小板血浆疗法, 透明质酸或前驱疗法, may help some people who don't get relief from more traditional treatments.
• 物理治疗 – You'll learn how to strengthen muscles around the affected joint 和 will also work to improve range of motion 和 stability. 其他形式, 比如超声波, 神经电刺激, manipulation 和 heat or cold therapy may also help.
• 减肥 -如果你超重, losing even a small amount of weight can take some of the pressure off your joints.
• 锻炼 -低冲击运动, 比如游泳和骑自行车, can help improve strength 和 mobility without putting excess pressure on your joints.
• 家庭的补救措施 – There are several things you can do at home that may help ease joint pain. Try rest, ice, elevation, compression 和 wearing a wrap or brace.

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