Swollen joints are a common health problem that we must encounter in our daily lives, and in many cases, we don't care about the damage 關節紅腫 that joint problems can do to our bodies.

However, many examples tell us that we can't ignore every problem, otherwise it will probably lead to a big disaster.

Today, "Ask the doctor" to teach you the appropriate solution to joint swelling.

If any of the following five conditions occur, please seek immediate medical attention

1. Swelling that lasts longer than 7 days.

2. Redness of the joint. Hot and swollen.

3. accompanied by high fever or chills.

4. You have been treated for arthritis, but the swelling is new or different from the past.

5. The joint is punctured.

How can a joint be swollen?

Factors that may cause swollen joints are

1. manifestation of gout

Patients with rheumatism usually have unbearable swelling and pain in the joints when they are ill, and it becomes more and more severe due to the change of time. The painful joints are often swollen and sizzling. The painful joints are often swollen and hot. The movement of the joints is restricted.

2. Arthritis

In arthritis, swelling of the joints of the limbs occurs during the illness. Pain and soreness. Muscle stiffness, etc.

3. Inflammatory germ infection

Inflammation can cause thick fluid in the joints and swelling.

The following 6 forms can reduce joint swelling

1. Ice packs (swelling caused by a negative injury)

Apply ice to the swollen area in a bag or cloth for 15-20 minutes, 3 times a day.

2. Immobilization

Tie the stick of a popsicle to the swollen knuckle of the finger to have immobilizing effect. This is done by placing one end of the stick on the top of the finger, placing the other end on the palm of the hand, and then wrapping the finger with tape. If the toe is swollen, the adjacent toe can be used as a straight hair splint, just wrap the two toes up. However, special attention must be paid to: do not have to be fixed immobile for too long, as time will cause flexion muscle atrophy.

3. Heat application (swelling caused by arthritis)

The swelling caused by arthritis is better applied externally. Ice can be used to reduce the swelling caused by negative injury.

4. Do exercises

Moderate fitness exercises in the active area of the joint are good for maintaining joint function. It is recommended to gently move the joint in each direction as far as possible. But not too much Lashin. In addition, it is important to obtain the approval of a physician before doing so. This kind of exercise can stimulate the whole body muscles to send the inflammation caused by the debris into the lymphatic system, and then eliminated from the body.

5. Application of ultrasound therapy

If the joint is still swollen, your physician may refer you to a physical therapist who will give you ultrasound therapy for relief. In this, ultrasound waves can painlessly enter the swollen bodies around the joint to improve blood supply and promote healing.

6. No need to apply ice (in case of joint infection)

Cold and moist packs are used for joint infections, not ice. Because ice will cause vasoconstriction, which will not help to clear the infection. The external application will open the capillaries, so that the white red blood cells (the body's immune system to fight off infection) can enter the location. In addition, some infections may even drain out according to the surface of the skin when the compress is hot. It is recommended to apply a hot, wet and cold cloth to the joint for 20 minutes.

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