With osteoarthritis, degenerative-dystrophic changes develop due to deformation and destruction of joint tissue. Let us take a closer look at what the degrees of this disease are, what their symptoms are, what nutrition to observe, and also how the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip joint is performed.
Why does the disease develop
Arthrosis develops due to such situations:
- When joints are damaged;
- The person is overweight;
- The hip joint undergoes excessive stress due to the peculiarity of work; Congenital malformations of the joints;
- When the joints become inflamed;
- When hormonal changes occur in the body;
- When bone is destroyed.
Symptoms of Arthritis
The symptoms of arthritis of the hip joint are different for each degree of the disease:
- In the first degree of osteoarthritis, there is recurrent pain in the hip joint after physical exertion. After rest, they disappear quickly;
- With the second degree of osteoarthritis, the pain intensifies and becomes systematic. A person limps while walking. The muscles responsible for the motor function of the thigh become weak. Occasionally, an X-ray may detect the presence of cysts in the joint area;
- With the third degree of osteoarthritis, the patient feels severe pain in the joints, even when lying down. He can not walk without a cane. The collection is not functional. The gait changes a lot.
To understand the extent of the disease, the doctor must make a thorough examination of the patient and schedule an x-ray. You will also need an ultrasound of the affected joint and arthroscopy.
What is deforming osteoarthritis
In addition to the usual osteoarthritis, there is also deforming osteoarthritis of the hip joint, which in other words is also called coxarthrosis. Articular cartilage becomes thinner due to overconsumption and loses its function.
Coxarthrosis of the hip joint develops as well as arthrosis due to injuries, micro cracks, overload in the joint, overweight, prolonged stress, hormonal disorders, arthritis, congenital anomaly of the femoral head.
Treatment of diseases of the hip joint
After a careful examination of the patient and the results of the research, an experienced specialist understands how to treat arthritis in the hip joint.
With conservative therapy, it is important to remove pain, increase joint mobility, improve cartilage nutrition, reduce pressure on the joint, activate blood circulation in it, and strengthen the surrounding tissues and muscles.
Treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip joint with medication is based on the intake of vasodilators, muscle relaxants, condo protectors and 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.
When a third degree of osteoarthritis is present in a patient, an operation is performed in which the joint is replaced with an endoprosthesis. In this operation, the prosthesis is implanted in the femurs and pelvis. After the operation, the patient needs a long rehabilitation period.
An important point!Treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip joint in the first and second degree must be comprehensive. A treatment method does not give the expected results.
It is useful to massage sore joints. Massage is recommended after complete elimination of acute pain. After the operation, massage therapy can be performed only after removal of the stitches. In this case, massage should be performed only by a specialist, independent actions are strictly contraindicated.
Traditional medicine for the treatment of osteoarthritis
In the early stages of osteoarthritis, it is important to restore the motor function of the joint and try to load it as little as possible. It is necessary to treat osteoarthritis with folk remedies under the supervision of a doctor, be sure to take into account the characteristics of the disease.
Treatment of osteoarthritis with folk medicine:
- Pour boiling water over the hogweed leaves and wrap them in cheesecloth. The cooled plant is applied to the sore joint;
- Make compresses alternately from white and blue clay. To do this, the clay must be lightly diluted with water and to achieve a uniform consistency, with which sore joints are lubricated. Wrap the top with foil and a warm cloth. Keep it up all night. The sutra is rinsed off;
- To improve the production of intra-articular fluid and activate recovery processes, it is useful to make a therapeutic massage with honey. For such treatment with folk medicine, honey is heated and melted in a water bath. The joint itself is heated with a heating pad. The honey is rubbed into a circular motion. The duration of the massage is no more than 15 minutes. After the procedure, the joint is wrapped in gauze in four layers and insulated with a cloth for three hours. After a while, the honey should be washed off with warm water. The course of treatment is 10 times. The first three massages are performed daily and the subsequent ones every other day;
- Pour 200 grams of chopped larch sprouts with boiling water (10 liters). Take a bath for 10 minutes;
- Folk medicine approved the following recipe for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Mash cabbage leaves a little and brush with buckwheat honey. Apply to the sore joint and insulate with foil and cloth. The compaction must be carried out all night;
- Pour celandine leaves (8 tbsp) with olive oil (1 liter). Close with a tight lid, let it brew for 14 days in a warm place. Then strain and use to rub joints and massage;
- Grind the washed burrot. Mix it with honey and drink a tablespoon three times a day before meals;
- Celery (250 grams) should be mixed with lemons (150 grams) and garlic (125 grams). Put the resulting mixture in a jar and pour boiling water (3 liters). Let the product stay warm until morning. Drink 70 grams 30 minutes before meals. On one course, do not drink more than three 3-liter cans of tincture. Before taking such a remedy, consult your doctor;
- Mix pork fat (300 grams) with white bryony (200 grams). Let the mixture simmer over fire for five minutes. Cool it. Rub the resulting ointment into sore joints. Be sure to wrap 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 gold cane with two parts stinging nettle, sage, horse star, burdock root and elderflower. Also add a little sweet clover, dandelion, mint, fennel, violet flowers, birch leaves and willow bark. 30 grams of the resulting mixture is poured with boiling water (500 ml) and placed in a warm place for infusion for at least 12 hours. Strain and drink 100 grams after meals. Oil cake is used as compresses for diseased joints. If you decide to drink such an infusion as a tea, you can not drink more than two liters a day.
It is important to rememberthat it is impossible to treat arthritis of the hip joints with folk medicine alone. It is important to listen to the doctors' advice and follow the treatment and medication.
Osteoarthritis and diet
It is important to monitor your weight to relieve your joints. If you have extra pounds, it is recommended to reconsider your diet. It must be balanced. The body must receive alkaline food.
Nutrition for osteoarthritis should be as follows:
- Drink milk and fermented dairy products;
- Satisfy your hunger with bone soup, berries, celery, cabbage, birch sap;
- Eat honey, pollen, bee bread;
- Eat fresh vegetables and fruits;
- Eat grains as they are high in fiber;
- Use grapefruit, pineapple or orange juice to quench your thirst.
Pastries, smoked meats, spicy foods and animal fats are strictly forbidden. Do not eat tomatoes, beans, peas, fatty fish and meat.
It is best to eat often, but in small portions.
Aim to drink at least two liters of fluid a day.
The diet for osteoarthritis of the hip joint is aimed at restoring the cartilage tissue. Only a balanced diet helps the body get all the necessary building materials for muscle mass.
It is important to eat enough healthy food without eating too much, but clearly monitor what and how much you eat during the day.
Osteoarthritis Prevention
Any disease is better prevented than cured. Therefore, it is recommended to take preventive measures that help prevent the development of osteoarthritis:
- Newborns should be carefully examined by an orthopedist or surgeon. Since the faster a congenital hip dislocation is detected, the faster and more effectively it can be cured;
- At the first bells of the disease, it is important to immediately visit a doctor and review all the examinations to diagnose osteoarthritis as early as possible and start treatment;
- Participate in an active lifestyle;
- In addition to a balanced diet, it is important to take supplements that contain collagen. It is this component that acts on articular cartilage and restores that ligament apparatus.
Now you know what osteoarthritis of the hip joints is, to what extent it is, and what its main symptoms are. At the first suspicion of osteoarthritis, it is important to consult a doctor to immediately start a correct and effective treatment.
By appointment with your doctor you can perform treatment with folk remedies. The most important thing is that you do not self-medicate and take care of your health.