Frozen shoulder and rheumatoid arthritis are two common causes of pain that cause great pain and inconvenience to patients. As an experienced doctor, I will explain these two diseases in detail to help you better understand and prevent them.
First, let's take a look at frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder, also known as periarthritis of the shoulder, is a condition characterized by pain around the shoulder joint and limited mobility. The occurrence of frozen shoulder** is not fully understood, but it is generally thought to be related to the following factors:
1.Degenerative changes in the shoulder joint: As we age, the cartilage of the shoulder joint gradually wears down, leading to an inflammatory response in the joint.
2.Overuse of the shoulder joint: Excessive wear and tear on the shoulder joint due to heavy physical work or repetitive movements for long periods of time.
3.Shoulder injury: After the shoulder joint injury, it is not possible to get the correct ** in time, resulting in joint inflammation.
The symptoms of frozen shoulder mainly include shoulder pain, limited shoulder joint movement, especially at night, which affects the quality of life of patients. Diagnosis of frozen shoulder is based on clinical findings and imaging studies. There are several ways to get frozen shoulder, including:
1.Medications**: such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hormones, etc., to relieve pain and inflammation.
2.Physical**: such as hot compresses, massage, ultrasound, etc., to improve blood circulation in the shoulder joint and relieve pain.
3.Acupuncture and cupping: Relieves shoulder pain by stimulating acupuncture points, regulating qi and blood.
4.*Exercise: Carry out targeted shoulder joint exercises to enhance shoulder joint stability and prevent**.
Next, let's take a look at rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with chronic arthritis as the main symptom,** which is not fully understood and may be related to factors such as genetics, environment and lifestyle. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by:
1.Multi-joint involvement: rheumatoid arthritis usually affects multiple joints and is symmetrically distributed.
2.Long duration of inflammation: Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis lasts for a long time and is not easily relieved.
3.Joint pain and swelling: Patients often present with joint pain, swelling, and hot pain.
4.Joint dysfunction: As the disease progresses, joint movement is restricted, resulting in inconvenience.
The main causes of rheumatoid arthritis include:
1.Medications**: such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hormones, biologics, etc., to control inflammation and relieve pain.
2.Physical**: such as hot compress, massage, ultrasound, etc., to improve joint blood circulation and relieve pain.
3.Acupuncture and cupping: Relieves joint pain by stimulating acupuncture points, regulating qi and blood.
4.* Exercise: Perform targeted joint exercises to maintain joint range of motion and prevent joint stiffness.
5.Surgery: In severe cases, surgeries such as joint replacement may be used**.
In conclusion, frozen shoulder and rheumatoid arthritis are two common causes of pain that cause great suffering to patients. By understanding them, their symptoms, and how to do so, we can better prevent and respond to both diseases. If you have any questions or symptoms, seek medical attention and seek help from a medical professional. Hopefully, this article will provide you with useful information, so let's focus on frozen shoulder and rheumatoid arthritis together, and take care of your health together.
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