Symptoms of Senile Osteoarthritis

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Joint pain, often occurs in the morning, the pain is reduced after activity, but if the activity is too much, the pain can be aggravated. Another symptom is joint stiffness, which often occurs in the morning or after the joint maintains a certain position for a long time in the daytime. Many elderly people are accompanied by osteoarthritis, so what are the symptoms of Senile Osteoarthritis?

Symptoms of Senile Osteoarthritis

Symptom 1, pain is characterized by occult attacks, persistent dull pain, more occurs after joint activity, rest can be relieved. During sleep, due to the muscle damage around the joint, the joint protection function is reduced, and the movement causing pain can not be limited as when awake, so the patient may wake up with pain. 　　

Symptom 2: morning stiffness and adhesiveness. The time of morning stiffness is short, generally less than 15 minutes. Adhesiveness refers to the feeling of stiffness, such as adhesiveness, when the joint is still for a period of time. It is more common in the elderly and lower limb joints, and can be improved after activity. 　　

Symptom 3, with the progress of the disease, joint deformity, instability, rest pain, weight-bearing pain increased. Dysfunction may occur due to poor joint surface anastomosis, muscle spasm and contraction, joint capsule contraction, and mechanical atresia caused by bone spurs or joint mice. In weight-bearing joints, sudden loss of function may occur.

matters needing attention

Attention should be paid to avoid excessive activity and chronic injury. All kinds of diathermy and massage can promote local blood circulation and relieve pain.