Bone Pain When Cold Air
Some people often complain of sore bones when the air is cold. What is this a sign of? This complaint is one of the most frequently asked by readers of the Bone Consultation.
One of the questions about joint pain during cold weather was raised by Mobiana (21). He admitted that for 4 years he often had rheumatic pain which was very painful when it was cold. "I often go to the doctor but all the answers are just cold allergies, even though I hope there is a very accurate answer, I haven't gotten it until now. What's the problem, the signs I experience are not much different from rheumatism and the like. But the answer doesn't matter. My question is, what disease is attacking my bones, Doc?"
According to the caregiver for Bone Consultation, Dr. Benedictus Megaputera, MSi, SpOT, cold air can trigger joint pain, but this is not caused by the cold air itself. There is a change in air pressure (barometric) when the air is cold, i.e. the air pressure decreases, then there is a decrease in air pressure. When that happens, body tissues expand (expansion).
"The expansion of this tissue causes pain. If this condition occurs, then the therapy is to make changes in air pressure not too large for your body, namely entering into a warm room or covering the body with thick or warm clothing," said dr. Benedict, who is also a permanent lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Widya Mandala University, Surabaya.
Bone pain can also be triggered by other causes, namely Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Both are joint inflammatory diseases due to the process of immune system disorders (autoimmune).
Dr. Benedict suggested that if this complaint is felt, you should immediately consult an orthopedic specialist at the nearest hospital to get the best therapy advice according to the complaint. In addition, it is also necessary to check the range of motion of the joints and check for changes in the shape of the joints. This investigation is done through blood tests and X-rays.
Physical examination includes several examinations that aim to determine the range of motion of the joints and evaluate joint stability. Supportive examination of the joints, including x-rays (x-rays) which aims to determine the condition of the bones or joints. While Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) aims to determine the state of the structure of soft tissue / non-bone.
"These examinations are needed to find out the cause (diagnose) of your complaints so that appropriate and accurate treatment planning can be carried out," he concluded.
