What are the symptoms of knee arthritis?
First, pain. After walking for a long time and going up and down stairs, the pain on the inner side of the knee is obvious.
Second, swelling. It often occurs in the front of the thigh above the knee or in a depression below the knee.
Third, fear of cold, wind and dampness. These symptoms are generally aggravated in winter and alleviated in summer
Fourth, weakness. The muscle strength around the knee joint decreases, resulting in knee weakness and leg weakness, etc.
Fifth, stiffness. When getting up in the morning or changing your position after sitting for a long time, the joints are stiff , and the symptoms will be relieved after movement.
Sixth, malformations. Joints appearance knee valgus (X-type leg), knee varus (O-type leg)
and other deformities.
When the above situation occurs, you should go to the hospital in time to see a doctor to carry out the relevant examination and make a clear diagnosis.
Good living habits can prevent arthritis.
First, weight control. For every 10 kg of weight gain, the knee load increases by 20 to80 kg;When walking, the knees have to bear 2 to 3 times the body weight,when going up and down stairs, that will be up to 3 to 4 times.and when squatting, the strength to bear is eight times the body weight, so we should avoid obesity and control weight.
Second, scientific exercise. Aerobic exercises such as walking on flat ground, cycling, swimming and Tai Chi are recommended.The current popular square dance is more prone to wear the knee joints, Middle-aged and elderly people should do what they can.Warm up before exercise, wearing knee pads and comfortable sports shoes during exercise.Exercise intensity and time should be made according to their exercise ability to avoid excessive exercise,If knee pain occurs during exercise, stop doing exercise immediately and have a rest.
Third, avoid long time sitting and bad posture.Long time sitting can shrink the muscles around the knee.Over time, the joints will lose their protection and the risk of injury will increase as well,Bad postures such as crossing your legs or kneeling for a long time can also cause damage to the knee joints.
Fourth, avoid injury and overuse of knee joint. Women who often wear high heels are prone to suffer from knee injuries.
Fifth, timely calcium supplements. With the growth of age, calcium supplements should be scientifically taken under the guidance of doctors, especially for women over 40 years old.
Sixth, pay attention to keeping the knee joint warm, people wear long johns and woolen pants in winter, which not only keep warm, but also protect the knee joints.
If you have knee arthritis unfortunately, you should choose to change the way of life first,if knee arthritis can not be relieved, medication should be used under the guidance of the doctor, such as oral medication, intra-articular drug injection, etc.and you can also cooperate with physical therapy, topical ointment or knee support treatment.Poor effect of drugs indicates that the disease has entered the middle and advanced stage, and surgical treatment is recommended.
Last but not least, the maintenance of knee joints should be valued when young to avoid suffering from arthritis when old.
