The main diseases of the joints are arthritis and arthrosis. Sometimes they are confused, which leads to incorrect treatment and aggravation of the situation. Let's see what's what.
Arthritis is a group of diseases in which primary inflammation of one or more joints is noted. The reason often lies in the violation of the work of immunity. Also, the cause of the disease may be hypothermia, colds or stress.
Similar problems with joints can occur at any age, but the most difficult and dangerous form of arthritis is rheumatic fever. It affects people at the most active age - from 30 to 50 years. Women suffer 3 times more often than men, because their level of hormones that cause inflammation is much higher. If arthritis is not treated, it can lead to disability.
Osteoarthritis is also a group of diseases, but they begin with changes in joint tissues in old age or after trauma. They restrict the movement of the patient, and also cause pain and cause inflammation.
Prevention and treatment of arthritis and arthrosis is the main task of modern medicine. For the treatment of joint pain, a number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, celecoxib, diclofenac, nimesulide) are most often used. Both arthritis and arthrosis can be cured and with the help of very different drugs that normalize the activity of the immune response (leflunomide, infliximab, methotrexate, rituximab). There are drugs that are injected into the patient's body through injections, as well as others that are herbal - most often they contain extracts of soy and avocados.
These problems and the treatment of joint diseases are undergoing changes. Today new biological products (not to be confused with food additives!) Are beginning to be used in this area, which are advanced and are quite expensive. They affect the structure of the molecules involved in inflammation of the joint in a given period of time.
Tips for pain in joints:
1. Follow the prescription of the doctor, strictly accept the prescribed medication;
2. Avoid contact with sick infectious diseases, because this too can cause inflammation of the joints;
3. Avoid hypothermia - the joints should always be warm. Wear gloves and warm socks.
4. Too many heating procedures on the joint area can cause exacerbation of pain;
5. Great physical activity is dangerous for the joints. If you need to work physically, consult your doctor beforehand.
6. Eat in a balanced way. Include in your diet tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and more vegetables in general. Reduce the consumption of butter and margarine. Omega-6 fatty acids can increase inflammation in the joints, and carrot juice, celery and cabbage relieve joint pain.
7. Eat more vitamins, especially vitamin C.