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Pain in the periosteum
Last reviewed: 20.11.2021
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Pain in the periosteum is a typical illness that many sportsmen face, however, this does not mean that if you do not seriously engage in any sport, it guarantees you against such painful sensations. In general, the periosteum is a special film covering the bone, and many underestimate its special significance for normal development. And after all it helps blood circulation and development of bones in children. Therefore, it is not so easy to sacrifice this important part of your body.
Problems with the periosteum may be traumatic or inflammatory. And in the latter case, the inflammation can become chronic, or acute. Sometimes it can be accompanied by the formation of pus.
[What causes pain in the periosteum?
Causes acute inflammation of the periosteum, called periostitis, bacteria and fungi, penetrating the film through the blood. Other prerequisites are also possible that can cause pain in the periosteum. These include:
- Obtained injuries, injuries, postoperative complications;
- Muscle overload;
- Lack of rest between trainings;
- Differences in intensity in physical activity;
- Uncomfortable shoes;
- Genetic predisposition, concluded in weakness of muscles and bones.
With constant overloads, improper performance of power and running exercises, the pain in the periosteum becomes systematic, which can only aggravate the situation.
How is the pain in the periosteum?
The main signs that signal periostitis, in addition, symptoms such as dull pain in the periosteum, are:
- Redness, swelling of the skin;
- Temperature increase;
- The pain increases when you touch the place of injury, as well as when tapping.
After the onset of these symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor to avoid possible complications!
Feel
The nature of pain in the periosteum is quite bright, it is impossible to notice pain in the periosteum. Most often injured legs, therefore, concentrates pain in the shin, irradiating in both directions: both in the feet and in the thigh. Pain in the periosteum does not go away, appears with every movement. Often occurs directly during the run.
How to recognize pain in the periosteum?
Typically, if you feel pain in the periosteum, the diagnosis involves applying the following methods:
- X-ray examination;
- CT scan;
- Biopsy (in rare cases).
Also be ready to share with your doctor information about your lifestyle and the possible conditions for the onset of the disease, as well as the need to pass all sorts of tests. All this will help with the appointment of a course of therapy from a disease that provoked pain in the periosteum.
How to treat pain in the periosteum?
Typically, among the medications used in the treatment of periostitis, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs can be distinguished. In rare cases, resort to surgical treatment. In particularly severe cases of chronic inflammation, which causes excruciating pain in the periosteum and lasts for years and brings the patient anguish, the only way out is to amputate the limb. However, in any case, after the illness it is necessary to observe a number of rules:
- Reduce loads, slow running is possible;
- Use special ointments and gels;
- Keep track of the duration and intensity of any exercise;
- Spend more time in a relaxed, relaxed state;
- Do not be stressed.
Remember that the pain in the periosteum will have to be treated long enough, and the repetition of pain can become in the way of your work or sports career!
How to prevent pain in the periosteum?
After the final disposal of painful sensations, it is necessary to do everything possible so that the pain in the periosteum does not arise again. To do this you need:
- Do only under the supervision of a coach;
- Do not try to immediately do what you can not do - go to the goal gradually and in stages;
- Regularly do exercises that strengthen the muscles;
- Sometimes changing the type of activity - not to allow physical overwork.
Wherever you are, how long you have been playing sports, the pain in the periosteum can be a significant problem that you should not tolerate! Address to the doctor who will help you to get rid of it as soon as possible and more effectively! Observe all of his instructions: do not seek to return to the load before it's put. Only then the received result will completely satisfy you!