They may seem similar, but they are very different disorders. The diseases of bone They have symptoms that affect a particular area and generally progress slowly.
THE muscle painmeanwhile, they are more generalized and, therefore, more difficult to detect.
The main cause of bone pain is osteoporosisquite common among the elderly and which consists of a weakening of the bone tissue.
Muscle pain, or myalgia, on the other hand, strikes anyone who plays sports or suffers an injuryand their injuries range from minor to severe.
Identifying the symptoms is the first step relieve these pains. Naturally always under the control of medical personnel.
How to distinguish muscle pain from bone pain?
Muscle pain. They can cause anything from the flu to an injury. Photo: Shutterstock.An article from the site Medical news today ensures that the causes of muscle pain are not always clear. “THE myalgia It can affect joints, ligaments, tendons and the soft tissues that connect bones and organs,” he explains.
Athletes and those who practice high-performance sports are more susceptible to muscle injuries. According to the medical site, “a muscle can get injured following the impact of a fall or an external force such as a save, a tackle or even a car accident.
However, as reported by Mayo Clinic (United States), muscle pain has many other causes, including from the flu to fibromyalgia. The latter is characterized by generalized musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood problems.
Muscular pain. Treatment includes massage, hot or cold therapies and painkillers. Photo: Clarin.In summary, the main symptoms Symptoms of myalgia are shooting pain in the area of the injury, inflammation or swelling, redness, and less movement in the affected area.
He treatmentOnce the injury is detected through an MRI or physical exam, it includes heat or cold therapies to “calm” the muscle. Also massage, light stretching, rest, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers.
Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is a “silent disease” that progresses over the years. Second Mayo Clinic “does the bones weaken and become brittle, to the point that a fall or even a slight effort, such as bending or coughing, can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist, or spine.
Bone ache. Osteoporosis generally starts silently, but there may be some signs. Photo: Clarin.Because bone is a living tissue that is constantly being destroyed and replaced, osteoporosis occurs when the generation of new bone is slower than the loss of old bone.
He Merck Manual points out that “osteoporosis may not cause pain until a collapse of the vertebrae or bone fracture”.
Despite his absence of symptoms, traumatologists warn some first signs such as acute back pain, hunched or hunched posture, or a bone injury from a fall or minor bruise.
Various scientific studies have concluded that there is a 60 to 70 percent genetic component in the onset of this disease. That is, it will be more likely if there is a family history.
Osteoporosis. Light exercises to strengthen bones. Photo: Shutterstock.According to an article by the specialist in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Eugenio Oria Mundín on the scientific website Scielo, it is essential to carry out physical activity in childhood and adolescencehave minimal exposure to sunlight and consume dairy products to incorporate calcium into the body.
Some medications, avoiding very low-calorie diets and doing light exercises help prevent bone loss or to strengthen them if they are weakened in adulthood. Other preventive measures: do not smoke, reduce alcohol consumption and do not lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Source: Clarin
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