What causes bumps on elbows and knees?

It’s a common sight to see people with bumps on their elbows or knees, but do you ever wonder what causes them? It’s not exactly the most attractive feature one can have, so let’s delve into why exactly we get these odd lumps.

The Culprit: Popping Collagen

The primary reason for bumps on your joints (specifically your elbow and knee) is due to popping collagen. When sacs filled with fluids in our body that surrounds our joints called bursae %%(yes,bursae!)%% get inflamed, it results in small protrusions known as bursitis. So maybe next time when someone asks about that unwarranted bump, you just say “oh honey, it’s just my bursae acting up!”

Inflammation

If only being ‘inflamed’ referred solely to a person’s temper! Unfortunately in this case it refers to the inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs surrounding our bones-this condition is called olecranon bursal disorder if its observed around an individual’s elbow whereas prepatellar bursal disorder goes hand-in-hand alongside big ol’ kneecaps.% %(Size does matter.)% Inflammation could occur from different reasons such as falling down harshly onto that region,kneeling too hard,% %(—insert religious reference here—-) %%,common infections ,repetetive movement disorders amongst others!

Poor hygiene habits can cause abscesses

Another surprising culprit causing bumps and irritations are staph infections which come about from poor hygienic practices.% %(Wash yo hands please-every creation knows this already)%; Dusting off dirt like David Copperfield doesn’t help matters either! Although seemingly harmless at first,a mild infection on someones joint might result into deadlier versions concentrated deep below muscle tissue whereby puss and skinflaps form abscesses which ultimately leads to surgery cases. In short,take hygiene seriously!

Gout-a sneaky suspect

No matter how heroic our grandparents make us feel everytime they elbow-nudge us and share war stories about “how we sure do have it easy nowadays!”,it turns out that pains from the joint aren’t a forthcoming attrition of age but rather symptoms of something more sinister: gout!% %(That’s right.)%.In this acute condition, urate crystals accumulate in our blood causing sudden jolts of sharp pain on joints such as Big toes,fingers,knees,and elbows. Redness,vomiting,nausea isn’t an uncommon feature too.

Enough with the suspects.Let’s talk treatment measures for relief.

Get adequate rest

A saying goes:”Rest is necessary after running around like headless chicken”. When you experience joint pains don’t shy away from letting your bones breathe,simply avoid placing weight or any strain to the affected area until recovery.Especially at odd moments when tight schedules dominate,joint complaints should never be trivialized.% %(Sleep appraoches make all the difference)% Avoid staying stationary for prolonged periods as well;you could take intervals to stand up every now and then.Those 10 seconds…wow!

Ice..Ice Baby!!

If only Vanilla Ice saved souls instead of dance floors.anyways contrary to what makes sense initially (heat!!) ice-cold compressions often relieve severe inflamed regions by inducing numbness.Allowing tissues located under skeletal muscle region subside properly into place without flare ups caused by inflammation will provide maximum satisfaction.Investing in either commercial packages already on market or maybe stuffing cold peas inside fabric softener will suffice.% %(Wonderful tip!)%

Seek medical Attention…(Preferably a specialist)

Settle down,get ready for a half hour wait time whilst inhaling stale hospital air,open clapped ceiling tiles and those flourescent bulbs flickering ilke a lighthouse’s save-zone light,lots of disinfectants wafting about..(Sigh)..ok. So in the worst case-scenarios seeking some sort of medical opinion is paramount before escalating matters.Hit up a specialist-someone well-versed with that particular domain-area to affirm joint status.The last thing you want is being caught unawares because your ‘joint sensation’ was just histrionics.

Try an Anti-inflammatory drug

To suppress shoulder knots or elbow complaints,Try popping Ibuprofen pills (of course only according to prescription!!).Arguably it has been noted by medics worldwide as effective at scale especially when bursitis and swelling takes effect.However cautionary advice needs putting on deck for individuals suffering from blood clot risks,cardiac issue,salicylate allegries etc.% %(Play safe people!)%

Here are few more quick tips!

Product Role in Relief
magnesium supplements assistance
hot showers/baths/ soaking regions affected might yield outcomes
brace/hangups-worn during lesser physiments or full day sitting-downs

If after following all these measures nothing seems to make headway,you should visit an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine.He/She could recommend surgery or any other treatment options beyond the minimum over-the-counter interventions.What quirks right?

At times,it doesn’t take much like poor hygienic practices resulting into infections,at other times however,the causes come initially disguised but upon diagnosis turn out to result merely from too much uric acid present within body inner workings.Luckily there exist several interventions(as we listed above) targeting each one symptoms specifically thereby setting us back on track soon.% %(You’re welcome!)

In conclusion,frequently bumping into elbows/knees constantly can have detrimental effects,thus taking minimizing precautions seriously is the only guaranteed way to fight these sudden jolts of pinching pain.Keeping our joints healthy from early on will lead to decrease/prevent injuries which eventually translates too swift healing and getting in tip-top shape much faster than expected.% %(Swifter recovery:hurray!)%

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