Clinical symptoms of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis can be easily confused with various types of arthritis, mainly infectious arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. In order to effectively identify these diseases, we can start with two aspects: clinical symptoms and medical examination methods. Through these, we can accurately distinguish and scientifically treat them. So, for patients with osteoarthritis, what abnormal symptoms will occur after the onset of the disease?

1. Joint pain.

The typical symptom of osteoarthritis is joint pain, which is more severe and mainly manifested as pain or swelling pain. Especially after the patient is tired or has a cold, this pain is very strong. In order to eliminate it quickly, seek medical attention immediately and carry out pain treatment according to the doctor's advice to relieve discomfort and reduce pain.

2. Swollen joints.

Patients with severe osteoarthritis may also experience joint swelling, which may also be accompanied by joint stiffness and resting pain.

3. Joint movement disorders.

In addition to joint swelling, some patients also experience symptoms of joint movement disorders, such as joint weakness, reduced mobility, muscle atrophy, inability to fully straighten joints, and functional disorders.

4. Other abnormal manifestations.

Some osteoarthritis patients may also experience other abnormal symptoms, such as joint tenderness, bone friction, limb numbness, sensory impairment, radiating pain in the back, etc.

Once you find yourself and the above abnormal symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately and receive scientific treatment according to the doctor's advice to relieve discomfort and reduce pain. However, during the recovery period of osteoarthritis, you cannot smoke, drink or eat irritating foods, otherwise the joint pain may be aggravated due to improper diet and affect the recovery of the disease. In addition, patients should also pay attention to joint protection, avoid wearing high heels, avoid fatigue, avoid excessive joint load, etc. Doing these can help treatment and promote recovery from the disease.