Joint pain is commonly referred to as arthralgia. Symptoms of it can occur in any part of the body and indicate the presence of a disease, for example, arthritis or arthrosis.
Thus, the concept of arthralgia is a symptom of the development of many diseases, most often accompanied by inflammatory processes. Joint pain can be triggered by an infectious disease or virus, such as the flu. Of course, hypothermia of the limbs cannot but affect the condition of the joints; more often than not, it overcomes lovers of winter fishing or hunting. Usually, pains of this kind manifest themselves seasonally, that is, a reaction to a sharp change in the temperature background is observed. Knee arthralgia is diagnosed comprehensively, as it manifests itself in combination with discomfort in other foci, for example, in the tibia.
As a rule, arthralgia is a companion of diseases that affect large joints of the body. That is why painful sensations can lead to a partial violation of motor function: severe severe pain prevents a person from even moving. Specialists use this term only if there is a complete absence of visible changes in the joint and pathologies in it. But it is worth remembering that arthralgia indicates the possible onset of serious problems, it can be said, is the first clear call about the need for treatment.
Arthralgia: Symptoms of Viral Diseases
In addition to the standard manifestations of the common cold in the form of fever, headache, chills, the patient experiences aching pain in the joints. In this case, people say that "breaks the bones." In these circumstances, an unpleasant feeling disappears immediately after eliminating the cause, that is, after the body copes with the virus.
Arthralgia: Symptoms of Rheumatism
With rheumatism, a person experiences sharp pain at once in several joints. The oncoming unpleasant sensations can be characterized as volatile, that is, it is not known where exactly they will appear in the next moment.
Arthralgia: symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis
A person is tormented by acute, one might even say, unbearable pain in the hip joint, which can go to the knee or small joints of the feet and hands. It is noteworthy that with the onset of morning pain gradually disappears, and in the afternoon it disappears altogether.
Arthralgia in children is considered a frequent phenomenon, and this ailment can either turn out to be a symptom of the disease, or be a standard sign of growth. Indeed, at a young age, the formation and strengthening of children's bone tissue occurs, the growth of which results in such an unpleasant sensation. If a child complains of severe pain at night, then it is worth consulting with a pediatrician, and possibly undergo examination.
Traditional medicine offers a wide variety of tools that allow you to at least temporarily get rid of a painful ailment. One of the most popular is the treatment with infusion of birch buds and leaves. Material for the preparation of the decoction can be purchased at any pharmacy. You just need to steam the birch leaves in a proportion of 20 grams per half liter of boiling water and leave to infuse in a dark, cool place for an hour. The finished product should be drunk half a cup several times a day.
As a lotion or compress, horseradish and radish are perfect. Three radishes on a fine grater, then add the crushed horseradish in a proportion of one to one. The prepared mass is applied in a thick layer on cheesecloth and applied to the sore spot for about 15 minutes.
Some people prefer to use the grinding method, for which it is necessary to prepare juniper tincture. The tincture is based on the assumption that one gram of vodka will require 30 grams of juniper berries. After two weeks in a dark place, the medicine is ready for use.