Arthrosis is considered one of the most common diseases in the world, accounting for about 80% of joint pathologies.Both men and women are equally affected.It occurs mainly in adulthood.Typically, the likelihood of developing this disease increases from age 30.
With arthrosis, a change in the cartilage in the joint occurs, as a result of which the tissue structure is disrupted 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 occur 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 it can be tolerated.There is also a crunching sensation in the joints.
- In the last stage, the damage occurs more deeply.The joint is severely deformed, tissues and ligaments are damaged, because of this the person cannot move in the usual way.
Symptoms can periodically 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 identify the disease is pain in the joints during movement.At rest, the pain subsides.Symptoms are localized in damaged areas.A characteristic sign of arthrosis is a crunching sound in the affected joint.
In the initial stages, pain is felt only with heavy loads or pressure on the affected area.Over time, it intensifies, the patient has to move less and less and remain more at rest.
As you know, joints can crack even in a normal healthy state.However, the sound with arthrosis is specific: unlike natural sound, it is “dry”.As it progresses, the joints crunch more and more clearly.
During the development of arthrosis, the motor activity of the damaged joints decreases.When the disease reaches dangerous stages, the joints begin to become irreversibly deformed.
Treatment and prevention
It is best to carry out treatment in its initial 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 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;
- carrying out physical therapy.
During the treatment of damaged joints, physical activity and overfatigue are not allowed.The joints should be at rest most of the time.It is also necessary to pay attention to nutrition and adhere to a certain diet.
In order to prevent arthrosis, you must adhere to simple preventive measures:
- avoid overexertion and intense physical activity;
- eat right (the diet should contain all the 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 the disease.