In everyday life, we can easily ignore occasional signs of physical discomfort, but these seemingly normal manifestations may be “alerts” from rheumatism. Understanding the symptoms associated with rheumatism helps us to detect physical differences in a timely manner and to respond as early as possible.
Artificial pain is one of the more common symptoms. Many suffer from joint pain after labour or weather changes, often assuming that it is temporary labour or arthritis. However, in cases of repeated arthritis pain and multiple joints, such as fingers, wrists, knees, ankles, etc., the degree of pain is gradually increasing and is difficult to alleviate even after rest, it is necessary to be alert to the possibility of rheumatism, which often starts with symmetrical small arthritis.
Nor can it be ignored. In the early morning hours, it was felt that the joints were rigid and inflexible, usually lasting for several hours, seriously affecting daily activities. This is due to inflammation and oedema in the tissue around the joints after sleep or prolonged rest, resulting in restricted joint activities. The morning rigidity of patients with rheumatism is more typical and lasts longer.
Skin symptoms may also be signs of rheumatism. For example, in the case of unidentified red spots, there is a risk that systematic red erythropoplasm may appear on the face, with butterflies on both sides of the cheek; in some cases, there will also be plate-shaped red spots on the body, with clear borders, with a dent in the centre of the red spots, accompanied by tatters and a cyst. In addition, the ulcer of the skin mucous membrane may be associated with rheumatizing immunosuppresses, such as those with white slugs, repeated ulcers in the mouth and genitals, with visible pain and severe pain.
Unidentified fever is also a common symptom. The temperature rises repeatedly, fluctuates at around 38°C, the use of routine anti-infection treatments is ineffective, and the fever lasts longer and there are no visible infection stoves. This may be a general inflammation response caused by rheumatism, such as adult Stil ‘ s, which is often highlighted by fever, with symptoms such as rashes, joint pains, etc.
Muscle insufficiency is also a symptom that requires attention. The near muscle strength of the limbs is gradually decreasing, as shown by the difficulty of going up and down the stairs, the difficulty of brushing hands, and the difficulty of standing up when down, which seriously affects the ability to provide for themselves. People with multiple or piscitis often experience increased muscle weakness, which may be accompanied by muscle pain and stress.
The Renault phenomenon may also herald rheumatism. When the skin colours of the parts of the fingers, toes, etc. become white when cold or emotional, then they turn purple and then red, accompanied by numbness, stinging and abating symptoms. Reno is common among people with systemic sclerosis, due to small vascular spasms on the limbs and ischaemic blood.
Eye symptoms should also not be overlooked. The dryness of the eyes, pain, fear of light, an alien sense, or the loss of vision may be associated with dry syndrome. Dried syndrome can cause stress and excrement, such as tear and saliva, which results in a decrease in tear and saliva, resulting in symptoms such as eye drying, mouth drying, severe injury to the cornea and impaired vision.
In addition, chronic oral ulcer, increased loss of hair, renal stress, such as protein urine and oedema, as well as heart and chest stress symptoms, may also be signals from other parts of the body from rheumatism.
If these symptoms occur, they should be referred to the Rheumatizing Immunology Section of the hospital in a timely manner for comprehensive examinations, including blood examinations (e.g., rheumatizers, anti-nucleus, anti-bichain DNA antibodies, etc.), video tests (e.g., joint X, CT, MRI imaging, etc.), so as to allow for early and clear diagnosis and for targeted treatment. Despite the complexity and diversity of rheumatism, through early diagnosis and standardized treatment, most patients have effective control over their condition, improving their quality of life and avoiding further deterioration and serious complications.
