Contents:
- Medical Video: What Causes Osteoarthritis Joint Disease? - Manipal Hospital
- What are the symptoms of knee arthritis?
- 1. Missing pain
- 2. Inflammation
- 3. Knee feels stiff
- 4. There was a rattling sound when the knee was moved
- 5. Limitations of motion
- 6. Knee deformities
- How do you treat inflammation of the knee joint?
Medical Video: What Causes Osteoarthritis Joint Disease? - Manipal Hospital
Arthritis of the knee or called knee osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition in which the natural cushion between joints and cartilage disappears causing inflammation of the joints.This condition can occur for years, or it can also be accelerated due to a knee injury, ligament injury, knee fracture, torn meniscus or infection. Knee osteoarthritis can occur even in young people, but tends to be more risky after the age of 45 years.
What are the symptoms of knee arthritis?
1. Missing pain
Pain from inflammation of the knee joint can appear suddenly, but is more likely to appear slowly and disappear. You may feel pain only in the morning or after you have done an activity that has not been done for a long time. Your knee may also feel pain when climbing stairs, standing from a sitting position, kneeling or even when you are just sitting. Not infrequently some people who experience arthritis also say they experience pain in their knee joints when the air is cold.
2. Inflammation
Inflammation of the knee joint will usually cause periodic inflammation. This is caused by the formation of bone spurs (osteophytes) or extra fluid in the knee. The skin on your knee may look reddish and feel warm to the touch. If it is severe, inflammation in the knee does not improve even if it has been given anti-inflammatory medication or medication.
3. Knee feels stiff
Over time, your knee muscles will weaken and cause the joint structure to become unstable. The joints can also stick or lock so that you cannot bend or straighten your knees.
4. There was a rattling sound when the knee was moved
You may feel the sensation of clattering - like the sound "kreek ..", when you try to move the knee. This symptom can occur if you lose some fine cartilage even if you move slowly. Whereas the crackling sound is the result of a meeting of rough surfaces and bone protrusions that rub against each other as you move the joint.
5. Limitations of motion
The longer arthritis can make it harder for you to move your knee. When inflammation of the joints gets worse, the joints are very difficult to function normally so that it can hinder your daily activities. You may experience problems when walking because the knees cannot hold the weight of the body which makes you need help with a stick or a walker.
6. Knee deformities
As the development of the inflammation of the knee joint, you may notice a change in your knee or the so-called knee deformity. Arthritis can make your knees become sunken because the muscles around your knees shrink and weaken. This knee deformity can be from the vulnerable which is almost invisible, to quite severe, even debilitating.
How do you treat inflammation of the knee joint?
The main goal of treating knee arthritis is to relieve pain so that you can move and move again. Some things you can do like:
- Lose weight
- Stretching exercises that help keep the knee joint moving and flexible.
- You can take several anti-inflammatory drugs sold in nearby pharmacies such as analgesics, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium to help relieve pain - but don't take the drug more than 10 days without a doctor's self-examination.
- Apply topical creams that have capsaicin content, do acupuncture, or take supplements.
- If you experience problems with daily activities, you can do physical therapy and occupational therapy.
If the treatment does not provide a significant development in your condition, it is a good idea to consult a doctor immediately to ensure proper treatment in reducing inflammation of the knee joint. Usually the doctor will take injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid to the knee and surgery if it is a good choice.
