Pain in Joint

General or Other | Rheumatology | Pain in Joint (Symptom)


Description

Joint pain can affect one or more joints. It can be caused by injuries or conditions, regardless of cause, and it can be very annoying. It can also result from autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, chondromalacia patella, gout (especially found in the big toe) and infectious diseases such as viral syndrome, Epstein-Barr virus, hepatitis influenza.

Causes

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and joint pain. Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of joint cartilage and bone spurs growth, which is very common in adults over 45 years and can cause joint pain.

Joint pain can also be caused by bursitis (inflammation of the bursae). Pouches are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad to bony prominences, allowing free movement of muscles and tendons on bone.

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