Rheumatic Pain
Feeling of discomfort that occurs primarily in the joints and sometimes in the connective tissue (composed of cartilage and bone). The most affected are wrists, knuckles, fingers and toes, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees and ankles. Often, this type of pain prevents perform routine or normal activities.
Causes
The joints become swollen and deformed when the membrane that covers (called synovial fluid), is affected by harmful cells. It also hinders his movement.
Recognize factors that work to damaged joints, such as changes in temperature or inherited predisposition to weak joints.
Symptoms
- Insofar as the disease progresses the pain increases.
- In some cases you have a fever.
- Advanced degree, there is a feeling of crystals in the joints when making a move.
Diagnosis
Specialists recognize more than 150 rheumatic diseases that produce different symptoms, so the doctor may use X-rays and studies to confirm the diagnosis, such as an analysis of fluid extracted from the joints (synovial fluid) or examining a sample of tissue under a microscope.
In no time control of rheumatic diseases, they can damage the bones, ligaments and tendons are close to the affected area.
Prevention
- The pain can be avoided if the joints are not exposed to sudden temperature changes.
- Moderate exercise.
Treatment
Pain and swelling can be relieved with nonprescription medicines such as analgesics and antirheumatic.
If that pain subsides, you should see a doctor.