Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. Recently, my arm has been in pain, especially when doing some chores and when it gets exposed to cold water, the pain intensifies continuously and the condition is getting worse. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the result was that I have periostitis of the arm. What could be the possible causes of this condition? How can it be treated more effectively?Doctor's answer:
It could be caused by trauma, prolonged chronic overuse, or cold factors leading to periostitis. This periostitis can cause localized pain and worsen with cold exposure. Avoid lifting heavy objects and pay attention to preventing cold exposure. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor, along with ultrashortwave therapy, magnetic pulse therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine treatments to stabilize symptoms. Appropriate rehabilitation exercises can also be performed to reduce resistance.