The old man suddenly had foot pain and couldn't walk

As people get older, they have more and more physical problems because the body is in a state of gradual degeneration, especially bone problems are the most common. If bones are used too frequently, it is easy to cause some bone problems. Some elderly people often have foot pain or even cannot walk. What causes this phenomenon?

1. Why does the elderly have so much pain in their feet that they can’t walk?

Age: The older you are, the more damage your joints accumulate. In addition, the mucopolysaccharide content in the cartilage matrix of the elderly decreases, the fiber component increases, the toughness of the cartilage decreases, and the fatigue resistance decreases. As a result, the cartilage suffers mechanical damage and produces degenerative changes. Genetics: Primary generalized osteoarthritis (GOA) has genetic factors to varying degrees. These patients have distal interphalangeal arthritis and Heberden's nodes. Other diseases include multiple chondrodysplasia, hereditary bone-nail dysplasia, congenital hip dysplasia, etc.

Obesity and stout body shape: Heavy body weight increases the load on joints, and poor posture and gait change the biomechanics of joints, leading to degenerative changes in joints. Diet: Increasing the vitamin C content in the diet can protect cartilage from damage in the Dutch guinea pig animal model. The low-calorie Oriental diet has been used to explain why the Chinese have a low incidence of hip arthritis.

2. What is osteoarthritis in the elderly?

Osteoarthritis (OA) was formerly known as proliferative arthritis, degenerative arthritis, and osteoarthritis. It is a common synovial joint disease in the elderly characterized by cartilage degeneration and/or bone hyperplasia at the joint margins. The clinical manifestations are joint pain, stiffness and dysfunction. It is usually considered to be a non-inflammatory joint disease, but in fact synovitis may also occur in long-term diseased joints.

3. How to take care of arthritis in the elderly

Develop unreasonable living habits. Avoid carrying heavy objects on your back. Avoid standing or walking for long periods of time; take time to sit and rest. Try to sit on the toilet and squat less when defecating. Lose weight. Obese people are more likely to suffer from osteoarthritis than other people. Losing weight to reduce stress and wear on joints can effectively prevent the occurrence of osteoarthritis. Avoid joint injuries and pay attention to the safety of sports venues and sports equipment to avoid injuries.