Many people who have hypermobile joints do not experience any issues with them. In fact, some musicians, gymnasts, and ballet dancers might find they benefit from their increased flexibility. However, some people who have joint hypermobility can experience some unpleasant symptoms. In this article we will take a look at the symptoms and when you should call our Home GP service for Joint Hypermobility Syndrome in Fuengirola.
What is Joint Hypermobility?
Joint hypermobility is a condition whereby some or all of a patient's joints have an usual range of movement. Those who are hypermobile tend to be quite supple are and able to move their limbs into some quite impossible positions. People with Joint hypermobility are occasionally called "double-jointed".
What is Joint Hypermobility Syndrome?
Formerly known as “benign hypermobility joint syndrome (BHJS)”, this condition can cause the patient pain or discomfort at any time, but it can also cause pain and discomfort after exercise.
The Symptoms of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Some of the symptoms of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome include:
- Clicking joints
- Digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome and constipation
- Dizziness
- Extreme tiredness (Fatigue)
- Fainting
- Joints that can dislocate easily
- Pain in the muscles and joints
- Recurrent injuries such as strains and sprains
- Stiffness in the muscles and joints
- Stretchy or thin skin
If the patient also experiences hypermobility alongside the above symptoms, the condition is known as Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. Make sure you call our home GP service for Joint Hypermobility Syndrome in Fuengirola if you spot any of the symptoms above.
The Causes of joint hypermobility syndrome
There are 4 factors which can affect whether you have hypermobile joints:
- Stretched or weak ligaments: Your ligaments are made up or proteins such as elastin and collagen. Elastin helps your joints stretch, collagen gives your joints strength. If you have weakened collagen fibres and more elasticity in your ligaments you could have hypermobility. JHS is likely to be inherited which means the children of a patient with JHS are likely to inherit it.
- Muscle tone: The stiffness/tone of the muscles is determined by the nervous system. If your muscles are relaxed your joints will have more movement.
- Proprioception (sense of joint movement): Some patients are unable to sense where there joints are if they cannot see them.
- The bone shape: If a shoulder joint or hip socket is shallow it will allow for a greater range of movement. There’s also a higher chance that there will also be dislocations.
When to call our Home GP service for Joint Hypermobility Syndrome in Fuengirola
Call our Home GP service for Joint Hypermobility Syndrome in Fuengirola if you have any of the above symptoms. Our GP will make a diagnosis of generalised joint hypermobility or joint hypermobility syndrome by examining you and asking you a series of questions.