A fairly frequent phenomenon, found among both young and mature people, is the inflammation of the joint of the big toe. To postpone a visit to the doctor in this case is not necessary, in order to avoid serious complications, even with the initial symptoms should begin to treat the pathology.
Symptoms of inflammation of the joints of the toes
The signs of such an infection are as follows:
- acute pain in joint during movement;
- decreased mobility of the finger;
- the appearance of swelling and redness in the area of ​​inflammation;
- total or localized temperature increase.
Causes of inflammation of the joint of the big toe:
- toe injury;
- supercooling;
- wearing tight and uncomfortable shoes;
- degenerative-dystrophic joint diseases (arthrosis, arthritis, gout);
- infectious processes in the body (as a complication as a result of influenza, acute respiratory infections, etc.), etc.
Treatment of the inflammation of the joints of the toes
In most cases, with an inflammation of the joint of the big toe, an external examination, radiography, and sometimes a joint puncture are necessary for the diagnosis.
Today, there is a large number of drugs for joint inflammation. In most cases, drug therapy is limited to the use of local non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of ointments, gels, creams (Diclofenac, Indomethacin, etc.). These drugs, contribute not only to the removal of inflammation, but also to reduce pain. In more severe cases, oral administration of anti-inflammatory drugs or injection of their administration is prescribed. Also hormonal preparations can be prescribed.
In case of cartilage damage, the use of chondroprotectors (Teraflex, Chondrovite, Chondroitin, etc.) is recommended, which contributes to its recovery due to the cartilage components contained in them. If the development of inflammation is associated with infectious processes, a course of antibiotic therapy is recommended. At the end of the acute phase, physiotherapy methods are prescribed:
- heating;
- mud treatment;
- balneotherapy, etc.
Also often prescribed massage and therapeutic gymnastics, and subsequently it is recommended to wear special orthopedic shoes.
In the case of severe deformations of the joints, surgical intervention is performed, including the replacement of the joint with a prosthesis. It should be taken into account that the rehabilitation period after the operation is quite long, and the possibility of relapse in the future is not ruled out.