Arthrosis is considered one of the most common diseases in the world and accounts for about 80% of joint pathologies.Both men and women are equally affected.It occurs mainly in adulthood.Typically, the probability of developing this disease increases from the age of 30.
In arthrosis, there is a change in the cartilage in the joint, due to which the structure of the tissue is disturbed and the process of inflammation 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, pensioners and athletes.
The disease can appear against the background of any injury or damage.In addition, the cause of arthrosis can be genetic characteristics or heredity.
Degrees of arthrosis
There are three stages of arthrosis:
- With the first, there are practically no symptoms.The patient only occasionally feels discomfort during movement.However, pathological deformations in the joints are already occurring.
- During the second stage, the joints begin to break down.The pain becomes pronounced, but can be tolerated.There is also a grinding sensation in the joints.
- In the last stage, damage occurs more deeply.The joint is severely deformed, the tissues and ligaments are damaged, due to which the person cannot move in the usual way.
Symptoms can occasionally worsen, so it is quite difficult to independently determine the stage of arthrosis and treatment.Therefore, at the first manifestations, it is best to consult a doctor.
Symptoms of the disease
The main symptom that helps to recognize the disease is pain in the joints during movement.At rest, the pain subsides.The symptoms are localized on the damaged areas.A characteristic sign of arthrosis is creaking in the affected joint.
In the initial stages, pain is felt only with heavy loads or pressure on the affected area.It intensifies over time, the patient has to move less and less and rest more and more.
As you know, joints can crack even in a normal healthy state.However, the sound in arthrosis is specific: unlike the natural sound, it is "dry".As it progresses, the joints crack more and more distinctly.
During the development of arthrosis, the motor activity of the damaged joints decreases.When the disease reaches dangerous stages, the joints begin to deform irreversibly.
Treatment and prevention
It is best to carry out the treatment in its initial stages.The main goal of therapy is to eliminate the cause and eliminate the inflammatory process.Treatment should include a series of measures aimed at restoring the joints.
among them:
- treatment with drugs that relieve inflammation and pain;
- carrying out physiotherapeutic procedures that relieve joint pain;
- spa treatment using mud baths and mineral waters;
- conducting physical therapy.
During the treatment of damaged joints, physical activity and overtiring are not allowed.The joints should be still most of the time.It is also necessary to pay attention to nutrition and adhere to a certain diet.
To prevent arthrosis, you must follow simple preventive measures:
- avoid overexertion and intense physical activity;
- eat correctly (diet should contain all necessary vitamins and microelements);
- avoid overeating.
Arthrosis is a chronic disease that can lead to serious consequences, so it needs to be treated in the early stages.Compliance with preventive measures will help prevent disease.