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Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. Some things that can cause joint pain are:
Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. Some things that can cause joint pain are:


* Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
* A[[utoimmune disease]]s such as [[rheumatoid arthritis]] and [[lupus]]
* Bursitis
* [[Bursitis]]
* Chondromalacia patellae
* [[Chondromalacia patellae]]
* Gout (especially found in the big toe)
* [[Gout]] (especially found in the big toe)
* Infections caused by a virus, including
* [[Infection]]s caused by a [[virus]], including
* Epstein-Barr viral syndrome
** Epstein-Barr viral syndrome
* Hepatitis
** [[Hepatitis]]
* Influenza (flu)
** [[Influenza]] (flu)
* Lyme disease
** [[Lyme disease]]
* Measles (rubeola)
** [[Measles]] (rubeola)
* Mumps
** [[Mumps]]
* Parvovirus
** [[Parvovirus]]
* Rheumatic fever
** [[Rheumatic fever]]
* Rubella (German measles)
** [[Rubella]] (German measles)
* Varicella (chickenpox)
** [[Varicella]] (chickenpox)
* Injury, such as a fracture
* [[Injury]], such as a [[fracture]]
* Osteoarthritis
* [[Osteoarthritis]]
* Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
* [[Osteomyelitis]] (bone infection)
* Septic arthritis (joint infection)
* [[Septic arthritis]] (joint infection)
* Tendinitis
* [[Tendinitis]]
* Unusual exertion or overuse, including strains or sprain.
* Unusual exertion or overuse, including [[strain]]s or [[sprain]].
 
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
Your doctor or nurse will perform a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history and symptoms, including:
Your doctor or nurse will perform a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history and symptoms, including:
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* Is the pain constant or does it come and go? Has the pain become more severe?
* Is the pain constant or does it come and go? Has the pain become more severe?


* What started your pain?
* What started your [[pain]]?


* Have you injured your joint?
* Have you injured your [[joint]]?


* Have you had an illness or fever?
* Have you had an illness or [[fever]]?


* Does resting the joint reduce the pain or make it worse?
* Does resting the joint reduce the [[pain]] or make it worse?


* Does moving the joint reduce the pain or make it worse?
* Does moving the joint reduce the pain or make it worse?
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* What other symptoms do you have?
* What other symptoms do you have?


* Is there any numbness?
* Is there any [[numbness]]?


* Can you bend and straighten the joint? Does the joint feel stiff?
* Can you bend and straighten the joint? Does the joint feel stiff?
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Tests that may be done include:
Tests that may be done include:
* CBC or blood differential
* [[CBC]] or blood differential


* C-reactive protein
* [[C-reactive protein]]


* Joint x-ray
* Joint x-ray


* Sedimentation rate
* [[Sedimentation rate]]


* Blood tests specific to various autoimmune disorders
* [[Blood test]]s specific to various autoimmune disorders


* Physical therapy for muscle and joint rehabilitation may be recommended. A procedure called arthrocentesis may be needed to remove fluid from the sore joint.
* [[Physical therapy]] for muscle and joint rehabilitation may be recommended. A procedure called arthrocentesis may be needed to remove fluid from the sore joint.


==When to seek urgent medical care?==
==When to seek urgent medical care?==
Contact your health care provider if:
Contact your health care provider if:


* You have fever that is not associated with flu symptoms
* You have fever that is not associated with [[flu]] symptoms.


* You have lost 10 pounds or more without trying (unintended weight loss)
* You have lost 10 pounds or more without trying (unintended [[weight loss]]).


* Your joint pain lasts for more than 3 days
* Your joint pain lasts for more than 3 days.


* You have severe, unexplained joint pain, particularly if you have other unexplained symptoms
* You have severe, unexplained joint pain, particularly if you have other unexplained symptoms.


==Treatment options==
==Treatment options==
Follow prescribed therapy in treating the underlying cause.
Follow 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.
For nonarthritis [[joint pain]], both rest and exercise are important. Warm baths, massage, and stretching exercises should be used as frequently as possible.
 
Aceteminophen ([[Tylenol]]) may help the soreness feel better. Anti-inflammatory medications may help relieve pain and swelling. Talk to your health care provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to children.


Aceteminophen (Tylenol) may help the soreness feel better. Anti-inflammatory medications may help relieve pain and swelling. Talk to your health care provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to children.
==Where to find medical care for Arthralgia?==
==Where to find medical care for Arthralgia?==
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Arthralgia

Overview

What are the causes?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Arthralgia?

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Joint pain can affect one or more joints.

What causes Arthralgia?

Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. Some things that can cause joint pain are:

Diagnosis

Your doctor or nurse will perform a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history and symptoms, including:

  • Which joint hurts? Is the pain on one side or both sides?
  • How long have you been having this pain? Have you had it before?
  • Did this pain begin suddenly and severely, or slowly and mildly?
  • Is the pain constant or does it come and go? Has the pain become more severe?
  • What started your pain?
  • Have you injured your joint?
  • Have you had an illness or fever?
  • Does resting the joint reduce the pain or make it worse?
  • Does moving the joint reduce the pain or make it worse?
  • Are certain positions comfortable? Does keeping the joint elevated help?
  • Do medications, massage, or applying heat reduce the pain?
  • What other symptoms do you have?
  • Can you bend and straighten the joint? Does the joint feel stiff?
  • Are your joints stiff in the morning? If so, how long does the stiffness last?
  • What makes the stiffness better?

Tests that may be done include:

  • CBC or blood differential
  • Joint x-ray
  • Physical therapy for muscle and joint rehabilitation may be recommended. A procedure called arthrocentesis may be needed to remove fluid from the sore joint.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Contact your health care provider if:

  • You have fever that is not associated with flu symptoms.
  • You have lost 10 pounds or more without trying (unintended weight loss).
  • Your joint pain lasts for more than 3 days.
  • You have severe, unexplained joint pain, particularly if you have other unexplained symptoms.

Treatment options

Follow 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.

Aceteminophen (Tylenol) may help the soreness feel better. Anti-inflammatory medications may help relieve pain and swelling. Talk to your health care provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to children.

Where to find medical care for Arthralgia?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Arthralgia

Sources

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