Joint pain can affect one or more joints.
See also:
Stiffness in a joint; Pain - joints; Arthralgia
ConsiderationsJoint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis involves growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage at a joint. It is very common in adults older than 45 and can cause joint pain.
Joint pain may also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominences, allowing muscles and tendons to move freely over the bone.
Common CausesFollow prescribed therapy in treating the underlying cause.
For nonarthritis joint pain, both rest and exercise are important. Warm baths, massage, and stretching exercises should be used as frequently as possible.
Anti-inflammatory medications may help relieve pain and swelling. Consult your health care provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to children.
Call your health care provider ifContact your health care provider if:
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask you about your medical history. The following questions may help identify the cause of your joint pain:
Tests that may be done include:
Physical therapy for muscle and joint rehabilitation may be recommended. A procedure called arthrocentesis may be needed to remove fluid from the sore joint.
Joint pain can affect one or more joints.
See also:
Stiffness in a joint; Pain - joints; Arthralgia
ConsiderationsJoint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis involves growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage at a joint. It is very common in adults older than 45 and can cause joint pain.
Joint pain may also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominences, allowing muscles and tendons to move freely over the bone.
Common CausesFollow prescribed therapy in treating the underlying cause.
For nonarthritis joint pain, both rest and exercise are important. Warm baths, massage, and stretching exercises should be used as frequently as possible.
Anti-inflammatory medications may help relieve pain and swelling. Consult your health care provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to children.
Call your health care provider ifContact your health care provider if:
Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask you about your medical history. The following questions may help identify the cause of your joint pain:
Tests that may be done include:
Physical therapy for muscle and joint rehabilitation may be recommended. A procedure called arthrocentesis may be needed to remove fluid from the sore joint.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 05/04/2010
Mark James Borigini, MD, Rheumatologist in the Washington, DC Metro area. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Arthralgia is the medical term for joint pain. Arth=joint... -algia=painJoint inflammation is arthritis.-itis=inflammationThere are many causes of joint pain, and in order to find joint pain remedies, you need to find the cause of your pain. Joint pain can in general be divided into a few separate categories, or causes in general. Sometimes it may be a combination of more than oneArthralgia is a general term for any joint pain.Arthralgia is pain in a joint. Arth- means joint, -algia is pain.Polyarthralgia can be used to describe pain in multiple joints (usually used when there is pain in five or more joints.) Poly- means many.Related terms:Arthritis means pain from inflammation, which could be caused by a disease, disorder, injury, or infection of the joint.Polyarthritis means pain from inflammation of multiple joints.arthralgiaArthritis
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