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Causes of Joint Pain
Joint pain can be due to several causes and the treatment is dependant
upon the cause of the pain. Joint pain is a common complaint often
associated with aging process. Unusual exertion or overuse of joints
can cause body joint pain. Other causes include injury, Arthritis,
Tendonitis, Bursitis, Infectious diseases like influenza, measles,
rheumatic fever, hepatitis and mumps, and autoimmune diseases such as
rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Injury
Impact and accidents of any sort leading to sprain, ligament or
cartilage tear or fractures can cause body joint pain. The affected
area and the nearby joints can become painful, depending upon the
severity of the impact.
Arthritis
Gouty arthritis is caused by a defect in metabolism that results in
overproduction of uric acid or a reduced ability of the kidneys to
eliminate uric acid. In acute gouty arthritis the symptoms develop
suddenly in one or two joints.
Osteoarthritis is a disease that causes deterioration of the joint
cartilage. It is associated with aging and is the most common form of
arthritis. The cartilage of the affected joint is roughened and worn
down, which causes pain. Septic arthritis is inflammation of a joint
caused by bacteria. This form of arthritis can also cause body joint
pain.
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon which is the fibrous structure
that joins the muscle to the bone. Common joints that get affected by
tendonitis are wrist, elbow, shoulder and heel.
Bursitis
Bursitis is inflammation of fluid filled sacs called Bursae. Bursae
connect tendons to both the skin and bone. Bursitis commonly occurs in
the shoulder, knee, elbow and hips.
Infectious diseases
Diseases like flu, mumps and others are contagious diseases can cause pain in the body joints, among other symptoms.
Autoimmune diseases
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes joint pain
affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It is a disease that
attacks the body using its own immune cells. Lupus is another chronic
autoimmune disorder. It affects many organ systems including skin,
joints and internal organs.
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