12/03/2026
當你在英國關節疼痛時,你知道該何時就醫嗎?
關節疼痛可能由多種原因引起。
以下是一些常見原因:
1) 退化性關節疾病,如骨關節炎。
- 俗稱關節「磨損」。膝關節和髖關節等部位經常受到影響。
通常透過調整生活方式、服用止痛藥和物理治療來控制疼痛。如果疼痛影響到您的日常生活和活動能力,請就醫。
2) 自體免疫疾病,例如類風濕性關節炎。
- 常影響手、腳、腕等較小的關節。關節會發熱、僵硬和腫脹。
就醫並專介至風濕病專科醫生進行早期診斷非常重要,這樣才能儘早開始治療,防止關節發炎進一步加重。
3) 晶體性關節病,例如痛風。
- 常影響單一關節,伴隨急性發作,常見於大腳趾,但也可能發生在任何關節。急性痛風有處方藥。
如果您突然出現劇烈疼痛、發燒、腫脹且無法活動的關節,並伴隨發燒,這可能是關節感染,您應該前往急診室就診。這種情況通常會影響肩關節、髖關節或膝關節等部位。
雖然這種情況並不常見,但需要住院治療。
最後,如果您在跌倒等受傷後出現關節疼痛,最好前往Minor Injuries Unit 或急診室,因為很可能需要進行 X 光檢查。
在某些地區,您需要撥打 NHS 111 熱線才能轉診至Minor Injuries Unit,因為他們不提供Walk in就診服務。
Do you know when to seek help when you have joint pains?
Joint pains can have a number of causes.
Here are some common ones
1) Degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis.
-Commonly known as " wear and tear" of the joints. It is often joints such as knees and hips that are affected.
It is generally managed with lifestyle, pain medications, and physiotherapy. See a doctor if pain is affecting your daily life and function.
2) Autoimmune conditions such as Rheumatoid arthritis.
-Often affects the smaller joints of the hands, feet, wrists. The joints become hot, stiff and swollen.
It is important to see the doctor to be referred to a rheumatologist for an early diagnosis so treatment can be started to prevent further joint inflammations.
3) Crystal arthropathy such gout.
-Often affects a single joint with a flare up, commonly affects the big toe but can be any joint. There are medications on prescription for acute gout.
If you suddenly develop a very painful, hot and swollen joint which cannot move, and associated with fevers, this could be an infected joint, which you should attend A&E. These usually affects joints such as the shoulder, hip or knee.
Although this is not common, it will need hospital treatment.
Finally if you are concerned about joint pains after an injury such as a fall, it is best to go to Minor Injuries Unit or A&E as an xray is most likely needed.
In some areas, you need to call NHS 111 to be referred to the Minor Injuries Unit as they do not offer a walk in service.
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