The following features are indicative of Joint Pain:
joint injury
swelling
illnesses
redness
tenderness
loss of range of motion of the joint
stiffness
weakness
It is possible that Joint Pain shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Joint Pain
The following are the most common causes of Joint Pain:
rheumatoid arthritis
lupus
bursitis
gout
osteoarthritis
osteomyelitis
septic arthritis
tendinitis
Paget's disease of bone
Risk Factors for Joint Pain
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Joint Pain:
obesity
autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis)
smoking
viral infection
joint injuries
Prevention of Joint Pain
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Joint Pain. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
warm baths
massage
stretching exercise
Occurrence of Joint Pain
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Joint Pain cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Joint Pain can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Joint Pain can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Joint Pain
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Joint Pain:
X-rays: To visualize bone and view cartilage loss, bone damage and bone spurs
Computerized tomography scan: To visualize both bone and the surrounding soft tissues
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To produce more-detailed cross-sectional images of soft tissues
Ultrasound: To view soft tissues, cartilage and fluid-containing structures
Doctor for Diagnosis of Joint Pain
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Joint Pain:
Rheumatologist
Orthopedic surgeon
Complications of Joint Pain if untreated
Yes, Joint Pain causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Joint Pain is left untreated:
joints may become twisted and deformed
joint damage
Procedures for Treatment of Joint Pain
The following procedures are used to treat Joint Pain:
Joint replacement surgery: Removes the damaged joint and replaces it with an artificial one
Joint repair: Reduces pain and improve function
Joint fusion: Removes the ends of the two bones in the joint
Medicines for Joint Pain
Below is the list of medicines used for Joint Pain: