Por qué envejecen las articulaciones. 4 razones no evidentes

Por qué envejecen las articulaciones. 4 razones no evidentes

Late diagnosis and treatment can lead to irreversible consequences.

nutritionist, gastroenterologist, candidate of medical sciences, clinical pharmacologist

Degenerative-dystrophic process – traumas and microtraumas, constant excessive physical exertion, exposure to external factors (hypothermia, vibration, etc.) lead to the destruction of cartilage. This includes deforming osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, osteochondropathies, etc. Characterized by a prolonged (years) exposure to the affecting factor, gradual onset, wave-like course.

Congenital pathology of the joint apparatus – congenital dysplasia of the hip joints, congenital clubfoot, Marfan syndrome. In the early stages, many congenital pathologies of the joint can be eliminated completely or slow the development with the help of conservative methods.

Late diagnosis and treatment can lead to impaired function of support and movement, up to disability.

Causes of rapid aging of the joints

Sugar and refined carbohydrates

The most non-obvious but most problematic is sugar, insulin resistance, and diabetes mellitus. Excessive intake of simple carbohydrates leads to acceleration of non-enzymatic glycation processes in the body, resulting in increased production and accumulation of glycation end products.

AGEs are able to irreversibly bind with proteins of the body, forming dense cross-links, which leads to the loss of their function. When complexes with AGEs are formed, collagen and elastin lose their basic functions, leading to increased stiffness, decreased strength and elasticity of cartilage and joints, increased fragility and brittleness of the entire bone and joint system.

Fluid deficiency

With age, a person loses up to 50% of body fluids, such dehydration naturally leads to drying out of joint bags, reducing the amount of joint fluids. It is essential to drink enough water for the normal functioning of the entire body.

Overweight

Overweight gives an excessive load on the joints, especially the lower limbs. Together with low mobility, obesity leads to joint atrophy. Insufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D – the root cause of osteoporosis and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Genetics

One way or another, genetics affects our joints. From the quality of fat digestibility, from the innate state of connective tissue will depend on the health in old age. If an adult has high joint mobility, can turn out fingers and palms to the non-physiologic side, then dysplasia is evident.