Doctors warn of 5 signs of ‘bone and joint pain’ that you need to be aware of, risking a serious disease
On March 29, Dr. Soonthorn Srisuwan, a specialist in orthopedic surgery Hat Yai Center Hospital, Songkhla Province, said that bone pain and things to be careful This may be associated with serious diseases such as cancer, tumors, bone infections.
Dr. Soonthorn said that he did not want the patient to be careless, thinking that it was a general bone pain. because if not Will cause the patient to receive care for a specific disease is delayed. 5 symptoms that require constant observation and not be careless about the illness
“The pain occurred during the night. Usually, general orthopedic diseases Often there are symptoms when that joint is used. which during the night is when people rest and do not use their joints Therefore, there should be no pain. or if we are already asleep But the pain caused him to wake up in the night. We must pay great attention to this symptom. because it may be associated with a serious disease group.”
Dr. Suthorn said Pain in bones and joints with have anorexia weight loss or a low fever especially during the early evening or at night It may be initially assumed to be a group of cancer or tuberculosis infection in the bone.
Dr. Soonthorn said that bone and joint pain had been in the past for a while. but the pain is more frequent or more severe and in the event that the patient has been treated with painkillers Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been around for a while. but still have pain more frequent and severe
“Spine pain or cervical vertebra accompanied by pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs Indicates spinal cord compression. which in some cases may need treated with urgent surgery and lastly, chronic bone pain and have family history have had a preexisting serious disease such as cancer, tumor disease, or tuberculosis.”
“Pain signs, patients need to be aware of the symptoms that occur. And if found to fall within these 5 items, you should see a doctor specializing in orthopedic and joints. to perform a thorough diagnosis Don’t be nervous because of some symptoms if left too long Treatment also takes a longer time. and the results of the treatment may not be good as well,” said Dr. Soonthorn.
