Common bone and joint diseases and how to prevent them

Osteoarthritis often occurs in people around the age of 40. The disease has symptoms such as pain, swelling, limited mobility, muscle weakness and pain, bone fractures, etc. Patients are often subjective with mild symptoms, only paying attention when the pain is unbearable. Therefore, raising awareness to understand bone and joint diseases is extremely important, helping you to take measures to prevent and minimize bone and joint diseases. In the article below, Dulyn Sure will help you learn about common bone and joint diseases and provide some measures to help you prevent the disease for a healthy bone and joint system.

What is osteoarthritis? 

Osteoarthritis is a condition of weakening of functions related to the body's motor system such as muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints and surrounding connective tissues. Patients will feel pain, difficulty in daily activities and reduced quality of life. Damaged muscles can leave sequelae, more seriously can cause permanent limitations in the patient's daily activities.

Common bone and joint diseases 

There are more than 200 different types of bone and joint diseases, divided into 2 main groups of causes: 

1. Diseases caused by trauma include traffic accidents, work accidents, sports injuries and other accidents in daily life. 
2. Diseases caused by diseases such as systemic autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, lupus erythematosus, ...) gout, diseases such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, ...

Osteoarthritis 

Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage in the bones begins to break down, often accompanied by arthritis and reduced synovial fluid. The main cause of osteoarthritis is old age, but there are also other causes such as genetics, obesity, previous joint injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, infections or people who have suffered severe injuries such as accidents.

Rheumatoid arthritis 

Is a chronic disease that affects the entire body, often causing swelling, redness, burning, stiffness and limited movement. In addition to affecting small joints such as the hands and feet, this osteoarthritis can also damage organs such as the heart, lungs, skin and eyes. 

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, so there is currently no complete cure. However, you can reduce the pain of the disease with some treatments.

Osteoporosis 

Is a disease that reduces bone mineral density and structure due to a decrease in bone mass and quality. The disease often occurs in the elderly, malnourished people, ... The disease often has no obvious signs until the patient has a fracture or shows signs of slow physical development. 

Fracture is the most dangerous complication of osteoporosis and can make osteoporosis worse. Common causes can be aging, nutritional disorders, smoking, genetics and bad lifestyle also contribute to increasing the risk of osteoporosis.

Herniated disc 

Is a condition in which the nucleus pulposus of the disc in the spine slips out of its normal position, putting pressure on the nerve roots and causing pain and numbness. The disease causes pain that radiates from the lumbar region down the leg. The main causes can include genetics, incorrect posture, accidents or spinal injuries during physical activities.

Gout 

A disease caused by a problem with the body's purine metabolism, leading to increased uric acid levels in the blood. The disease causes sudden pain, swelling, heat and redness in the joints. The cause may be due to excessive consumption of foods containing purines such as animal organs, beef, goat meat, lamb and seafood. 

As the disease develops, the pain can appear more frequently and last longer, affecting joints such as the shoulder or elbow joints. If not treated properly, gout can cause serious consequences such as joint deformities, disability as well as heart failure and kidney failure.

Preventive measures for bone and joint diseases 

1. To prevent bone and joint diseases, you need to build a healthy lifestyle, improve your diet, exercise and daily activities.
2. Here are some preventive measures for bone and joint diseases recommended by many experts: Prioritize the intake of foods that provide nutrients that are good for bones such as milk, eggs, fish, seafood and vegetables and fruits rich in calcium, vitamins B, C, D, etc.
3. Perform exercises such as jogging, walking, yoga and physical exercises to improve the strength and flexibility of the bone and joint system Maintain a reasonable weight, avoid being overweight or obese to reduce pressure on the joints.
4. Always use protective gear when participating in high-intensity sports or activities with a high risk of injury.
5. Stop habits such as smoking, eating fast food Have regular health check-ups to detect early signs of bone and joint diseases and have appropriate treatment measures

Summary

Above, Dulyn Sure has summarized common bone and joint diseases and some common prevention methods that you need to pay attention to. The symptoms of pain and limited mobility of bone and joint diseases depend on the affected location, including pain in the heel, knee area, arm and shoulder area,... You should regularly have periodic check-ups to protect the health of your bone and joint system from pathogens.