Joint pain
Joint pain is the sensation of discomfort and arises in any joint (the junction of two or more bones), sometimes called arthritis. These pains can be mild and do not produce or appear unless the person moves or squeezes it, or may be these pains in some cases are very strong, which makes it impossible for a person to move his joints completely. Rarely, joint pain is considered an emergency. It can be treated at home and in natural ways such as herbs.
Causes of joint pain
Pain in the joints can be caused by many types of injuries or medical conditions. It may be associated with arthritis, cystitis, or muscle pain, regardless of what causes it, but it can be very painful.
Some of the things that can cause joint pain are:
- Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
- bursitis.
- Gout (especially in the big toe) and arthritis (false).
- Infection due to virus.
- Exposure to an injury, such as fracture.
- Osteoporosis.
- Bone inflammation (bone infection).
- Arthritis.
- Inflammation.
- Unusual effort or overwork.
Check with your doctor
The patient should see the doctor if:
- Infection with non-flu-related fever.
- Loss of five kilograms of weight suddenly and without planning.
- Continuous joint pain for more than three consecutive days.
- Injury to the person with severe pain and swelling in the joints, especially if accompanied by other symptoms.
Treatment of joint pain
Follow the doctor’s recipes and advice to get rid of severe pain and is unlikely, and for minor pain and light is recommended to rest and do light exercise and beneficial joints, and taking warm baths, massage, and exercise as far as possible.
Some of the other ways to treat joint pain at home are to use natural herbs, and from these herbs:
- Cactus is one of the most widely used herbs in alternative medicine. It is known for its therapeutic properties. It is also popular for treating small skin wounds and the effects of sunburn. Cactus-rich products can be used as a topical remedy for joint pain.
- Cat’s claw: It is an anti-inflammatory herb, which may reduce swelling of the joints, and this herb is of tropical forest, and is reused to Inca civilizations.
- Eucalyptus: is widely available in the market and is widely used in oral medicines. Its topical extracts are used for a variety of medicinal uses. These oils can be used to treat joint pain by massaging the affected area.