Arthritis (எலும்பு மூட்டு வலி)
Definition
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. A joint is the
area where two bones meet. There are over 100 different types of arthritis.
Alternative Names
Joint inflammation; Joint degeneration
Causes (காரணங்கள்)
Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Normal cartilage
protects a joint and allows it to move smoothly. Cartilage also absorbs shock
when pressure is placed on the joint, such as when you walk. Without the normal
amount of cartilage, the bones rub together. This causes, swelling
(inflammation), and stiffness.
Joint inflammation may result from(மூட்டு
வீக்கம் ஏற்படக்கூடும்):
· An
autoimmune disease (the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue) (உடலின்
நோய் எதிர்ப்பு அமைப்பு தவறுதலாக உடலின் ஆரோக்கியமான திசுக்களை தாக்குகிறது)
·
Broken bone (எலும்பு
முறிவு)
·
General
"wear and tear" on joints (மூட்டுகள் பொதுவாக உடைதல் அல்லது நொருங்குதல்)
· Infection,
usually by bacteria or virus (பொதுவாக பாக்டீரியா அல்லது வைரஸ்களின்
நோய்த்தொற்று)
In most cases, the joint inflammation goes away after the cause
goes away or is treated. Sometimes it does not. When this happens, you have
chronic arthritis. Arthritis may occur in men or women. Osteoarthritis is the
most common type.
Other, more common types of arthritis include (கீல்வாதத்தின்
பொதுவான வகைகள்):
- · Ankylosing spondylitis (மடங்காதநிலை முதுகெலும்பு வீக்கம்)
- · Crystal arthritis, gout, pseudogout (கிரிஸ்டல் கீல்வாதம், கீல்வாதம், போலிக்கீல்வாதம்)
- · Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis(இளம் முடக்கு வாதம்) (in children)
- · Bacterial infections (பாக்டீரியா தொற்று)
- · Psoriatic arthritis (தடிப்புத் தோலழற்சி கீல்வாதம்)
- · Reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome - ரெய்ட்டரின் நோய்க்குறி)
- · Rheumatoid arthritis(முடக்கு வாதம்) (in adults)
- · Scleroderma
- · Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Symptoms (அறிகுறிகள்)
Arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited
movement. Symptoms can include:
- · Joint pain(மூட்டு வலி)
- · Joint swelling(மூட்டு வீக்கம்)
- · Reduced ability to move the joint (மூட்டு நகர்வு திறன் குறைபாடு)
- · Redness and warmth of the skin around a joint (மூட்டு சுற்றி சிவப்பாக ம்ற்றும் வீக்கத்துடன் காணப்படும்)
- · Joint stiffness, especially in the morning (மூட்டு விறைப்பாக காணப்படும் குறிப்பாக காலை நேரத்தில்)
Exams and Tests (பரிசோதனை)
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask
questions about your medical history.
The physical exam may show:
·
Fluid around
a joint
(மூட்டு சுற்றியுள்ள திரவம்)
· Warm, red,
tender joints
(மென்மையான மூட்டுகளில் சிவப்பாகவும், சூடாகவும் காணப்படும்)
·
Difficulty
moving a joint (called "limited range of motion")
Some types of arthritis may cause joint deformity. This may be a
sign of severe, untreated rheumatoid arthritis.
Blood tests and joint x-rays are often done to check for
infection and other causes of arthritis.
Your doctor may also remove a sample of joint fluid with a
needle and send it to a lab to be checked.
Treatment(சிகிச்சை)
The goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function, and
prevent further joint damage. The underlying cause often cannot be cured.
LIFESTYLE CHANGES (வாழ்க்கை முறை மாற்றங்கள்)
Lifestyle changes are the preferred treatment for osteoarthritis
and other types of joint swelling. Exercise can help relieve stiffness, reduce
pain and fatigue, and improve muscle and bone strength. Your health care team
can help you design an exercise program that is best for you.
Exercise programs may include:
- · Low-impact aerobic activity (also called endurance exercise)
- · Range of motion exercises for flexibility (நெகிழ்வான இயக்கப் பயிற்சிகள்)
- · Strength training for muscle tone (தசைக்கான பயிற்சிகள்)
Your health care provider may suggest physical therapy. This
might include:
- · Heat or ice (சூடான அல்லது குளிர்ச்சியான)
- · Splints or orthotics to support joints and help improve their position; this is often needed for rheumatoid arthritis
- · Water therapy (நீர் சிகிச்சை)
- · Massage (மசாஜ்)
Other things you can do include:
- · Get plenty of sleep. Sleeping 8 to 10 hours a night and taking naps during the day can help you recover from a flare-up more quickly, and may even help prevent flare-ups.
- · Avoid staying in one position for too long. (நீண்ட நேரம் ஒரே நிலையில் இருப்பதை தவிர்க்க வேண்டும்)
- · Avoid positions or movements that place extra stress on your sore joints.
- · Change your home to make activities easier. For example, install grab bars in the shower, the tub, and near the toilet.
- · Try stress-reducing activities, such as meditation, yoga, or tai chi.
- · Eat a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, which contain important vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin E.
- · Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, and herring), flaxseed, rapeseed (canola) oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts.
- · Avoid excessive alcohol and smoking.
- · Apply capsaicin cream over your painful joints. You may feel improvement after applying the cream for 3 to 7 days.
- · Lose weight, if you are overweight. Weight loss can greatly improve joint pain in the legs and feet.
Possible Complications (சிக்கல்கள்)
Complications of arthritis include:
- · Long-term (chronic) pain (நீண்ட நாள் வலி)
- · Disability
- · Difficulty performing daily activities (அன்றாட நடவடிக்கைகள் ஈடுபடுவது கடினம்)
Prevention (தடுப்புமுறை)
Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent joint damage. If
you have a family history of arthritis, tell your doctor, even if you do not
have joint pain.
Avoiding excessive, repeated motions may help protect you
against osteoarthritis.
Homeopathy
Treatment for Joint pain arthritis
Symptomatic Homeopathy medicines
helps for joint pain arthritis. It’s
good to consult a experienced Homeopathy physician.
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