Symptoms of arthritis in children
Medical statistics claim that out of 1 thousandAt least one child under 4 years of age develops arthritis. This disease primarily affects the knees, elbows, ankles, feet, lower back and shoulders.
Arthritis in children: symptoms that can not be ignoredPhoto: GettyIt is difficult to detect arthritis in children, because they can not express their feelings. If the baby feels pain, he shows it with his emotions: his mood can change dramatically, his appetite disappears, he is naughty and tries to move less. Visually, it is difficult to notice swelling in the joint. But for some signs, it is still possible to diagnose this disease in a child:
- constrained movements upon waking;
- lameness;
- failure to walk and move.
This disease causes a soft tissue tumor,the distance between the joints becomes narrower, the cartilage becomes more fragile. All of the above causes the appearance of pain, and movements become stiff. Children's arthritis is characterized by such symptoms: movement of the joints becomes difficult, physical exertion causes increased pain, they swell, redness appears, the area around the joints becomes hot. With arthritis, the overall body temperature rises, the child gets tired quickly, lethargy appears, he loses weight, and the muscles swell.
Causes of Arthritis in Children
There are many causes of arthritis in children. They vary and are determined by the type of arthritis. The main causes include:
- injuries;
- heredity;
- diseases of the nervous system;
- supercooling;
- endocrine disruption;
- disorders of the immune system;
- the consequences of the infection.
In order to successfully treat arthritis, you need toidentify the true cause of the disease and conduct a full medical examination of the child. The main methods of treating arthritis include taking medications as prescribed by a doctor, undergoing physiotherapy procedures, therapeutic massage sessions, and therapeutic exercise. Spa treatment gives a good effect. Detecting the disease in the early stages will help to begin timely treatment. If you miss the onset of the disease, it will become a chronic disease. As soon as you notice signs of arthritis in your child, immediately consult a rheumatologist. Do not self-medicate under any circumstances, it can be harmful to health! Also interesting:
