Treatment of synovitis of the ankle

Synovitis of the ankle is an inflammatory disease caused by the accumulation of fluid in the joints. A rare disease, but, nevertheless, brings people trouble. It is accompanied by strong painful sensations. And also there is inflammation, which causes a synovitis of the ankle, treatment should be started as soon as possible to avoid complications.

• Causes of synovitis
• Types of disease
• Symptoms of synovitis of the ankle
• Diagnosis of the disease
• Treatment of synovitis of the ankle
• Treatment in children
• Treatment with folk remedies
• Prevention of disease

Causes of synovitis

In order to know in what way to treat the affected ankle joints, you should find the cause of the inflammatory process. Synovitis may develop due to such factors:

• violation of the integrity of the joint;
• serious injuries, cuts of abrasion;
• allergic reaction;
• arthritic diseases;
• disorders of the endocrine system;
• neurological disorders;
• instability of the joint.

Depending on the causes of the disease, several types of synovitis of the ankle are distinguished.

Types of disease

The defeat of the joints is divided into the following types:

1. Aseptic. It occurs as a result of severe bruises, the joint cavity is not affected by pathogenic microorganisms.
2. Infectious. It develops due to the transferred infectious diseases. And also with open wounds, into which microorganisms enter and are introduced into the joint.

Synovitis may be acute or chronic, depending on the course of the disease.

Symptoms of synovitis of the ankle

Affected joints, above all, cause unpleasant pain. In addition, there are such signs:

• heaviness in lower limbs;
• swelling of the legs, change of contours;
• a strong joint increase in size;
• the affected area becomes hot to the touch;
• pain and burning at the moment of touching the affected joint;
• the appearance of purulent formations;
• fever, chills, fever;
• enlarged lymph nodes;
• rapid fatigue when walking;
• frequent migraines.

It is important to know!Chronic synovitis has a sluggish character! Therefore, the first complaints should be addressed to a specialist. A detailed examination will help to detect the disease.

Diagnosis of the disease

In order to determine the development of synovitis, the following studies should be carried out:

1. Puncture of the affected joint. This is the most informative kind of analysis, after all the received liquid can be estimated on a degree of a transparency, presence of pus, impurity of blood. Based on its results, correct treatment with effective medicines is selected.
2. General blood analysis. Its result will show the presence or absence of inflammatory processes in the body.
3. Arthroscopy. Helps determine the appearance of synovitis as a result of a previous arthritic disease.
4. Ultrasound, radiography. These specific studies are assigned to determine provoking diseases.

Based on the conducted studies, the doctor - specialist establishes the final diagnosis and appoints the most effective treatment, taking into account the individual characteristics of the course of the disease.

Important to remember!Independently diagnose, as well as choose a method of treatment can lead to dangerous consequences!

Treatment of synovitis of the ankle

After the cause of the disease is identified and a diagnosis is made, measures should be taken to get rid of synovitis. Light form with a small amount of fluid in the ankle allows you to be treated out-patient. The duration of such treatment takes no more than 3 weeks.

If the source of the disease can not be detected, the patient undergoes in-patient treatment with supportive studies. Depending on the degree and type of synovitis, the specialist doctor prescribes such methods of treatment:

1. Immobilization of the limb. To do this, a tight bandage is applied, which should be gradually weakened every 2 hours in order not to disturb the blood circulation.
2. Puncture of the joint. This procedure is performed with excessive accumulation of fluid in the joint. The essence is to pierce the skin in the affected area and release the joint from the liquid.
3. Homeopathic treatment of synovitis of the ankle. It consists in the cutting of the articular part with medicinal preparations. Most often, this procedure is used for chronic disease.
4. Drainage with washing with antibiotics. What it is? This type of treatment is carried out with a severe form of synovitis with the presence of pus in the joint cavity. To do this, the purulent formation is opened and washed with antibiotics.
5. Admission of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is used for the chronic form of synovitis of the ankle joint. For treatment should take such drugs as Indomethacin, Ibufen, as well as their analogues. In the first week of taking medications, it is required to ensure complete rest of the affected limb. At the end of the time, you should undergo a course of physiotherapy. If the disease manifests itself in frequent exacerbations, the doctor suggests inserting anti-inflammatory injections into the joint cavity.

It is important to know!Prolonged disregard of synovitis can lead to surgical intervention! This is due to the gradual deformation of the joint membrane, the affected part of which must be cut by the surgeon.

Treatment in children

Most often, the cause of the onset of this disease in a child is associated with a previous severe angina or pharyngitis. For treatment, the child should have complete rest of the lower limbs. With discomfort in the joints, anesthetizing ointments should be used. The duration of treatment is no more than 2 weeks.

It is important to know!The triggered form of synovitis in a child can develop limp! Therefore, to get rid of the disease should be as quickly as possible.

Treatment with folk remedies

Synovitis of the ankle can be cured at home. To do this, you need to use the recipes of traditional medicine. Medicines prepared independently can have a beneficial effect on the development of the disease, and also relieve unpleasant symptoms. After all, they are based solely on natural ingredients.

Comfrey

To prepare the medicine, you need 1 cup of the original ingredient and 200 g of pork chopped fat. Stir the ingredients thoroughly while avoiding lumps. The resulting mixture should be put in a sealed packaging and placed in a refrigerator for 5 days. Finished ointment to treat affected joints 2 times a day, fixing with a bandage.

Also from the comfrey you can make a tincture. It will take 100 g of ground roots of the plant, which should be poured, l of vodka or alcohol. Tightly clog the container and insist 2 weeks in a cool dry place. Ready tincture take 1 hour. l. 3 times a day, with plenty of water.

Bay leaf

Grind 3 tbsp. l. bay leaf and pour 1 cup olive or refined sunflower oil. Cover with a lid and put in a dark place for about 1 week. At the end of the time, strain the medicine and rub it into the affected joint 5 times a day.

Rye

It will take 250 g of grains of rye, pour 2 liters of water. Put the boil for 20 minutes. In a cooled broth add, l vodka or alcohol, 2 h. l. the root of barberry and 1 kg of honey. Thoroughly mix the ingredients, put into a sealed container and insist for 3 weeks. After that take 3 tbsp. l. before eating.

Herbal Remedies

You should take such herbs: mint, eucalyptus, calendula, tansy, St. John's wort, celandine, valerian and mistletoe in the same proportions. Grind well and mix thoroughly. 1 tbsp. l. herbal collection should be poured, l of water, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Infuse 1 hour. Take 2 tbsp. l. The course of treatment takes about 2 months.

Important!Before using medicines prepared at home, you should consult a doctor! This will help to avoid dangerous consequences.

Prevention of disease

There are a number of rules by which synovitis can be avoided:

• timely treatment of the disease, the cause of which was synovitis;
• Try not to get injured legs, be careful;
• When getting abrasions or bruises, seek help from a hospital.

Therefore, the possibility of avoiding the disease depends, first of all, on the person himself.