Pain in Joints

Joint Pain
It Is defined as an unpleasant sensation in the joints (wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, fingers) that regularly accompanied by inflammation, usually as a result of wear or damage to tissues and structures that form the joints.

This type of pain is a symptom of a rheumatic disease (joint tissue), but may also be due to accidents and sports injuries.

Causes
You can be the result of normal wear and tear of the joints.
Injury, inflammation or infection.
Genetic conditions (heredity) can trigger this type of pain.
Strokes and accidents during sports.

Symptoms
The pain is often accompanied by inflammation in one or more joints.
Tenderness when touching the joint.
Inability to perform normal joint movements such as bending your knees, bend an arm or manipulate an object.
Redness and warmth in the joints.
Annoyances that are using the joint and relieved by rest.
Stiffness of movement disappears as the joint is used.
When the cause is rheumatoid arthritis, is fever of unknown origin, weight loss or weakness.

Diagnosis
The specialist (rheumatologist, orthopedist) will make the diagnosis based on symptoms presented by the patient, medical history and direct auscultation.
It is likely that the practitioner must rely on x-rays, through which you can appreciate the degree of injury and / or wear of the joints.
When arthritis is suspected, request a blood test.

Prevention
Exercise improves the condition of the joints. Should be performed regularly, especially are recommended stretching, walking, cycling, swimming and dancing.
It is very important to maintain appropriate body weight.

Treatment
To relieve joint pain may be used to counter pain relievers.
There are also some products inflammatory, anti-rheumatic that can help if the problem is not serious.
Sometimes the doctor may recommend treatment with corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory drugs containing cortisone and are very effective in the short term. However, they must be used carefully under strict medical supervision because they can generate lasting side effects and dependence.

Consult your physician.