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What is the medical term meaning pain in many joints?

Polyarthralgia. Poly- means many, arth- means joint, -algia is pain, arthralgia is joint pain. Usually the term polyarthralgia is used when five or more joints are affected. Another term used for joint pain is arthritis, which means inflammation "-itis" of the joint and can be caused by many different disorders, injuries, or infections. When multiple joints are inflamed, it could be called polyarthritis.


What is joint pain called?

It is called Joint pain However it can be the result of arthritis.


What are some remedies for joint pain and why does arthritis cause this pain?

Some remedies for joint pain consist of ointments , liquids , massages though really what you want to do is see a doctor . Arthritis causes pain because of the injured tissue and the chemicals that are sent to the nervous system of this pain .


What causes joint pain?

Joint pain can be caused by injury or disease of the joint or adjacent tissues. A joint is the area at which two bone ends meet to provide motion to a body part. A typical joint is composed of bones that are separated by cartilage that serves as cushioning pad for the adjacent bones. Ligaments attach bone to bone around the joint. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that provide a gliding surface for adjacent tendons. Tendons attach muscle to bone around the joint. Injury or disease to any of the structures of the joint can lead to pain in the joint. Joint pain is also referred to as arthralgia.


Does eating almonds cause joint pain?

No, eating almonds is a good thing to do if you have problems with joint pain or arthritis.

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What is arthralgia?

Arthralgia is a pain in a joint or joints.


What painful symptoms are caused by a damaged sacroiliac joint?

There are several painful symptoms that are caused by a damaged sacroiliac joint. Some of these symptoms include lower back pain, groin pain, hip pain, and sciatic leg pain.


What are some causes of hip joint pain?

The cause of hip joint pain is typically excess movement by pounding of the leg on to hard pavement such as cement. Typically, hip joint pain is caused by a lack of stretching or excess strain.


If your baby has hypothyroidism will he be mentally retarded?

Hypothyroidism does not cause mental "retardation". MR is caused by genetics usually. Hypothyroidism is treatable.


What is a painful joint?

Symptoms of a painful joint may be redness, throbbing or lessened mobility. Icing the joint periodically, as well as taking ibuprofen or naproxen may help relieve the pain. Tylenol is not effective. If the pain persists, visit your doctor.


What is joints pain?

Joint pain can be caused by broken bone, damaged cartilage ligaments muscles or bone contact. as well as inflammation.


What is atriodynia?

Arthrodynia is a medical term. It is used to describe a non inflammatory pain in a joint. It is somewhat similar to the pain that is caused by arthritis.


What is the medical term meaning joint pain?

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


What disease is possibly caused by an immune system malfuntion resulting in joint pain and nflammation?

osteorthritis


Which disease is possibly caused by an immune system malfunction resulting in joint pain and inflammation?

Arthritis is possibly caused by an immune system malfunction resulting in joint pain and inflammation. There are different types of arthritis and not all are thought to have this cause. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the types.


What disease is caused by inadecuate intake of iodine?

hypothyroidism


How can hypothyroidism be caused by viruses and bacteria?

Infections that depress thyroid hormone production usually cause permanent hypothyroidism.