Degenerative-dystrophic changes develop with osteoarthritis, so deformation and destruction of joint tissues occur. Let's take a closer look at what the degrees of this disease are, what the symptoms are, what diet to follow, and how to treat osteoarthritis of the hip joint.
Why the disease develops
Arthrosis develops due to the following conditions:
- when joints are damaged;
- Man is overweight;
- The hip joint is subjected to extreme stress due to the nature of the work;
- congenital defects of the joints;
- when the joints are inflamed;
- When there are hormonal changes in the body;
- When bone is destroyed.
symptoms of joint arthrosis
The symptoms of hip arthrosis are different for each degree of disease:
- In the first degree of osteoarthritis, recurrent pain in the hip joint appears after physical exertion. They quickly disappear after rest;
- With the second degree of osteoarthritis, the pain intensifies and becomes systemic. A man stumbles while walking. The muscles responsible for the motor activity of the thigh are weakened. Sometimes an X-ray can determine the appearance of cysts in the joint area;
- In the third degree of osteoarthritis, the patient feels severe pain in such joints when lying down. He can't walk without a stick. The joint is not functional. The gait varies greatly.
To understand the degree of the disease, the doctor must thoroughly examine the patient and schedule an X-ray examination. You should have an ultrasound and arthroscopy of the affected joint.
What is deforming arthrosis
In addition to normal osteoarthritis, there is also deformable arthrosis of the hip joint, also called coxarthrosis. Articular cartilage becomes thinner and loses function due to excessive stress.
Coxarthrosis of the hip joint, injuries, micro-cracks, joint overload, overweight, long-term stress, hormonal disorders, arthritis due to inflammation of the joints, congenital anomalies of the femoral head also develop.
Treatment of hip joint diseases
By carefully examining the patient and the results of the study, an experienced specialist will understand how to treat osteoarthritis of the hip joint.
With conservative therapy, it is important to relieve pain, increase joint mobility, improve cartilage nutrition, reduce joint pressure, activate blood circulation, and strengthen surrounding tissues and muscles.
Drug treatment of hip arthrosis is based on the use of vasodilators, muscle relaxants, chondroprotectors, as well as the use of ointments, gels or creams.
In addition, the first two degrees of osteoarthritis are treated with manual therapy, herbal medicine, physiotherapy, reflexology and gymnastics.
If a patient is diagnosed with third-degree osteoarthritis, an operation is performed to replace the joint with an endoprosthesis. In this operation, the prosthesis is placed on the thigh and pelvis. After the operation, the patient needs a long rehabilitation period.
An important point!Treatment of primary and secondary osteoarthritis of the hip joint should be comprehensive. Any treatment will not give the expected result.
It is useful to massage painful joints. Massage is recommended after the sharp pain is completely eliminated. Postoperative massage therapy can be performed only after the stitches are removed. In this case, the massage should be done only by a specialist, independent actions are completely contraindicated.
Traditional medicine in the treatment of osteoarthritis
In the early stages of osteoarthritis, it is important to restore motor function of the joint and try to load as little as possible. Osteoarthritis must be treated with folk remedies under the supervision of a physician, taking into account the characteristics of the disease.
Treatment of osteoarthritis with folk remedies:
- Pour boiling water over the pork leaves and wrap in gauze. The cooled plant is applied to the wound joint;
- Make compresses of white and blue clay in turn. To do this, it is necessary to dilute the clay slightly with water and achieve a uniform consistency in which the wound joints are lubricated. Wrap the top with foil and a warm cloth. Keep it up all night. The sutra is washed;
- It is useful to do a therapeutic massage with honey to improve the production of intraarticular fluid and activate the recovery process. For such treatment in folk medicine, honey is heated and melted in a water bath. The joint itself is heated with a heating pad. Honey is rubbed in a circular motion. The duration of the massage is not more than 15 minutes. After the procedure, the joint is wrapped in four layers of gauze and insulated with a cloth for three hours. After a while, honey should be washed with warm water. The course of treatment is 10 times. The first three massages are performed daily, subsequent massages are performed daily;
- Pour 200 grams of chopped larkspur roots with boiling water (10 liters). Take a bath for 10 minutes;
- Folk medicine has approved the following recipe for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Brush the cabbage with a little buckwheat and buckwheat honey. Apply to painful joints and insulate with foil and cloth. Compression should be done all night;
- Pour celandine leaves (8 tablespoons) with olive oil (1 liter). Cover tightly with a lid and infuse for 14 days in a warm place. Then strain and use to rub and massage the joints;
- Grind the washed burdock root. Mix with honey and take a tablespoon three times daily before meals;
- Celery (250 grams) should be mixed with lemon (150 grams) and garlic (125 grams). Put the resulting mixture in a jar and pour boiling water (3 liters). Keep the product warm until morning. Drink 70 grams 30 minutes before meals. In one course you should drink more than three-liter jar tincture. Consult your doctor before taking such a remedy;
- Mix lard (300 grams) with white herbs (200 grams). Cook the mixture on a fire for five minutes. Cool. Rub the resulting ointment on painful joints. Be sure to cover the top with a warm cloth. The procedure is performed at night. The ointment should be stored in a cool place;
- Mix one part juniper and two parts nettle, nettle, sage, horsetail, burdock root and white flower. Add a little sweet clover, dandelion, mint, dill, purple flowers, birch leaves and willow bark. Pour 30 grams of the resulting mixture with boiling water (500 milliliters) and put in a warm place to infuse for at least 12 hours. Strain and order 100 grams after a meal. Oilcake is used as a compress for diseased joints. If you decide to drink an infusion like tea, you can drink more than two liters a day.
It is important to rememberOsteoarthritis of the hip joints can not be treated only with folk remedies. It is important to listen to your doctor's advice and follow your treatment and medication.
Osteoarthritis and diet
It is important to control your weight to relax your joints. If you have extra pounds, it is advisable to reconsider your diet. Must be balanced. The body must absorb alkaline nutrients.
Nutrition for osteoarthritis should be as follows:
- Drink milk and fermented milk products;
- Satisfy your hunger with bone broth, berries, celery, white cabbage, maple juice;
- eat honey, pollen, bee bread;
- Eat fresh vegetables and fruits;
- Eat grains because they are high in fiber;
- Use grapefruit, pineapple or orange juice to reduce your thirst.
Flour products, smoked meats, spicy foods and animal fats are strictly prohibited. Do not eat tomatoes, beans, peas, oily fish and meat.
It is best to eat often, but in small portions.
Aim to drink at least two liters of fluid a day.
Diet for osteoarthritis of the hip joint aims to restore cartilage tissue. Only a balanced diet will help the body get all the building materials it needs for muscle mass.
It's important to eat enough healthy food at the same time without overeating, but keep track of exactly what and how much you eat during the day.
Prevention of osteoarthritis
Prevention of any disease is better than cure. Therefore, it is recommended to take preventive measures to help prevent the development of osteoarthritis:
- Newborns should be carefully examined by an orthopedist or surgeon. The sooner congenital hip dislocation is detected, the faster and more effectively it can be treated;
- At the first call of the disease, it is important to consult a doctor immediately and undergo all examinations to diagnose and begin treatment of osteoarthritis as soon as possible;
- Engage in an active lifestyle;
- In addition to a balanced diet, it is important to take dietary supplements containing collagen. It is a component that affects the articular cartilage and restores the joint-garden apparatus.
Now you know what osteoarthritis of the hip joints is, to what extent, and what are the main symptoms. At the first suspicion of osteoarthritis, it is important to consult a doctor to start the right and effective treatment immediately.
You can treat with folk remedies in consultation with your doctor. Most importantly, do not treat yourself and take care of your health.