Is it good to use a hot water bottle for synovitis?

When redness, swelling or bruising occurs on the human body, a hot water bag can be used to reduce the swelling. If a person develops synovitis around the joints, it will affect the normal function of the joints. In general, synovitis will cause redness and fever in the area around the joints, so many people want to use a hot water bottle to apply to the area where synovitis occurs. So, can a hot water bottle be used for synovitis?

Synovitis mostly occurs in the knee joint, and is more common in children and the elderly. Patients will have redness and swelling in the knee joint, the skin of the affected area will have some fever symptoms, and there will be some pain when walking, especially when climbing stairs or doing strenuous exercise. So, hot compress tubes are ineffective for synovitis.

1. Synovitis can be relieved by hot compress, which will also have a good effect. Patients can use hot water bottles or hot towels for hot compresses, but they also need to pay attention to the temperature. It should not be too hot to avoid scalding the skin. At the same time, patients can also take synovitis tablets orally for treatment, which will have a good effect in relieving the patient's pain. Usually, you need to drink more boiled water and avoid eating some irritating things, especially some spicy foods. It is better for patients not to eat them, and do not eat some non-nutritious junk food. It is best for patients to rest in bed more, which is more conducive to the recovery of the disease. Raising the affected limb will also help relieve pain.

2. Patients can choose hot compress in conjunction with treatment, and can also choose acupuncture or external application of plasters for treatment. The effect will be better and faster. Patients can use Chinese surgical plasters or dog skin plasters for treatment, which will have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, relaxing muscles and tendons. Just be careful not to do strenuous exercise during the illness, try not to jump rope, run or climb stairs. The patient's condition will improve after a period of treatment. It is also necessary to eat more foods rich in calcium, which is beneficial to the patient's condition.

3. If the patient's condition is more serious, you can choose surgery for treatment. Choose a regular orthopedic surgery. After resting for one or two months after the operation, the patient's body will recover. After the operation, you can also do some aerobic exercise slowly and appropriately. Eating more vegetables and fruits will also be beneficial to the patient.

Finally, as long as patients with synovitis receive timely treatment, the condition will be relieved quickly and the treatment effect will be better. Avoid heavy labor during the illness and do not let the affected area get cold. It is best to keep warm and avoid injury to the affected area. You can also do some appropriate activities in your daily life to help recovery.