What should severe osteoarthritis pay attention to

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A few days ago, I was very busy because of something at home. The next day, I suddenly felt that my knee was very painful. I lifted my trouser leg and found that my knee was red and swollen. Then I felt pain in waves. I could not help sitting up. Finally, I had to ask my family to help me to go to the hospital for treatment. In order to prevent this situation, let me introduce to you what should be paid attention to in severe osteoarthritis.

What should severe osteoarthritis pay attention to

First: eat more calcium containing foods to ensure the normal needs of bone metabolism of the elderly. The calcium intake of the elderly should be about 50% more than that of the general adults. They can eat more milk, eggs, bean products, laver, vegetables and fruits, and supplement calcium when necessary. But we can't blindly supplement calcium.

Second: usually try to avoid long time squatting, kneeling, standing, traditional Chinese medicine application effect is not good, can not be used. It's best to go to the orthopedic department of the hospital to take a look, and choose the treatment method according to the degree of arthritis. Avoid blind medication, the effect is not ideal.

Third: the intake of protein should be limited, too much protein in food will promote the excretion of calcium from the body. The intake of fat and cholesterol should be less, so as not to cause other diseases. There is also a low sodium diet, * mainly to reduce the sodium chloride content in food and avoid water retention.

matters needing attention

Osteoarthritis occurs not only in the elderly, but also in young people. At the beginning, we will feel the swelling and pain of bone and joint, but it is not very serious, and it is often ignored. As a result, the disease will worsen, so we must pay attention to the examination.