What causes bone pain

Bone pain is a common condition in our lives. It may be caused by bumps, or it may be caused by rheumatism or arthritis. We should check the cause of bone pain and then choose the treatment method based on the cause. When bones hurt, we can massage the bones appropriately and pay more attention to rest, especially middle-aged and elderly people should walk appropriately.

What causes pain in the bones?

The human body is made up of many bones, and the areas between bones are called joints. If there is a problem with these joints, joint pain will occur. Joint pain is very common, but many people do not seriously think about the causes of joint pain, which makes the disease worse. Causes of joint pain include:

1. Gouty arthritis. Gouty arthritis as well as other common arthritis conditions can cause joint pain in patients. Gout pain is common in the thumb and first metatarsophalangeal joint (outside of the big toe). It is mainly due to purine metabolism disorder in the body induced by eating seafood and drinking alcohol. In the acute stage, patients experience local redness and swelling, severe pain, and unbearable pain; in the chronic stage, patients may experience pain, joint deformity, and other symptoms.

2. Strain. Strain can also cause pain, but this pain usually goes away after rest. Due to the relatively large amount of activity in the joints, the muscles and other soft tissues around the joints become strained, which in turn causes pain. Common examples include frozen shoulder and tennis elbow.

3. Tumor. Tumors are also a common cause of joint pain, and the pain in this case may come and go. If joint swelling and pain occur, the pain is more severe at night than during the day, painkillers are ineffective, and there is no reasonable explanation, you should go to the hospital for further examination to rule out joint tumors.

4. Ligament injury around the joint. The stability of the knee ligaments is relatively poor when the knee joint is slightly flexed. If it is suddenly subjected to external force and causes eversion or inversion at this time, it may cause injury to the medial or lateral collateral ligament. The patient will have a clear history of trauma, knee pain, swelling, bruising, and limited motion.

5. Joint synovitis. When the synovial membrane of the joint is damaged due to trauma or excessive strain, a large amount of fluid will accumulate, increasing the pressure within the joint, leading to joint pain, swelling, tenderness, and frictional and astringent sounds. For example, when the knee joint is actively and extremely extended, especially when the knee extension exercise is performed with a certain resistance, the pain below the patella will be aggravated. The pain is also significantly aggravated during extreme passive flexion.

Rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis are also common causes of joint pain. There is often migratory pain, and the affected area may feel stiff and swollen. Therefore, you must observe carefully at ordinary times. When you feel joint pain, you should find out the cause in time and then carry out targeted treatment.