Pain around the joint area may be a sign that things are 'not as they should be', an expert has warned.
According to Trisha Hamilton, deputising chief nurse at NHS Direct, joints that are painful to touch may indicate arthritis, which affects around one fifth of people in the UK.
She advised that anyone experiencing joint pain should visit a GP for an assessment.
The expert also recommended a number of lifestyle changes that can help to ease symptoms.
'With arthritis it tends to be the case that the joint becomes painful when it is inflamed,' she revealed.
'You should take regular pain relief for that pain and gentle exercise. You shouldn't stop all exercise but you shouldn't be overly strenuous with it while it is inflamed.
'Weight is also an issue,' Ms Hamilton added. 'If you are carrying excessive weight, that can make a painful joint worse. A healthy, well balanced diet is recommended.'
According to Trisha Hamilton, deputising chief nurse at NHS Direct, joints that are painful to touch may indicate arthritis, which affects around one fifth of people in the UK.
She advised that anyone experiencing joint pain should visit a GP for an assessment.
The expert also recommended a number of lifestyle changes that can help to ease symptoms.
'With arthritis it tends to be the case that the joint becomes painful when it is inflamed,' she revealed.
'You should take regular pain relief for that pain and gentle exercise. You shouldn't stop all exercise but you shouldn't be overly strenuous with it while it is inflamed.
'Weight is also an issue,' Ms Hamilton added. 'If you are carrying excessive weight, that can make a painful joint worse. A healthy, well balanced diet is recommended.'
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