What to Know About Joint Pain?

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DR. SUNIL RAJAN
Head of Department Apollo Institute of
Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals, Indore M.S
Orthopedics, Specialization Joint Replacement
Surgery
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What to Know About Joint Pain?
Overview
Joints are the parts of your body where your
bones meet. Joints allow the bones of your
skeleton to move. Joints include
shoulders hips elbows knees
Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and
soreness in any of the bodys joints. Joint pain
is a common complaint. It doesnt typically
require a hospital visit. Sometimes, joint pain
is the result of an illness or injury. Arthritis i
s also a common cause of joint pain. However, it
can also be due to other conditions or factors.
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What causes joint pain?
Arthritis
One of the most common causes of joint pain is
arthritis. The two main forms of arthritis are
osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) According to the American College of
Rheumatology, OA is most common in adults over
age 40. It progresses slowly and tends to affect
commonly used joints like the
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wrists hands hips knees
Joint pain due to OA results from a breakdown of
the cartilage that serves as a cushion and shock
absorber for the joints.
The second form of arthritis is RA. According to
the Arthritis Foundation, RA affects about 1.5
million Americans. It more commonly affects women
than men. It can deform and debilitate the
joints over time. RA causes pain, inflammation,
and fluid buildup in the joints as the bodys
immune system attacks the membrane that lines the
joints.
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Other causes
Joint pain can be caused by

• bursitis, or inflammation of the cushioning pads
  around joints
• lupus
• gout
• certain infectious diseases, such as mumps,
  influenza, and hepatitis
• chondromalacia of the patella, or a breakdown of
  the cartilage in the kneecap
• an injury
• tendinitis, or inflammation of the tendon
• an infection of the bone or joint
• overuse of a joint
• cancer
• fibromyalgia
• osteoporosis
• sarcoidosis
• rickets

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What are the symptoms of joint pain?
In some cases, your joint pain will require you
to see a doctor. You should make an appointment
if you dont know the cause of your joint
pain and are experiencing other unexplained
symptoms.
You should also see a doctor if

• the area around the joint is swollen, red,
  tender, or warm to the touch
• the pain persists for three days or more
• you have a fever but no other signs of the flu

Go to the emergency room if any of the following
occurs

• Youve experienced a serious injury.
• The joint appears deformed.
• Swelling of the joint occurs suddenly.
• The joint is completely immobile.
• You have severe joint pain.

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How is joint pain diagnosed?
Your doctor will probably perform a physical
exam. Theyll also ask you a series of questions
about your joint pain. This may help to narrow
down the potential causes.
A joint X-ray may be necessary to identify
arthritis-related joint damage.
If your doctor suspects theres another cause,
they may order a blood test to screen for certain
autoimmune disorders. They may also request a
sedimentation rate test to measure the level of
inflammation in the body or a complete blood
count.
How is joint pain treated?
Your treatment options will depend on the cause
of the pain. In some cases, your doctor will need
to draw out accumulated fluid in the joint area
to test for infection or gout or other causes of
the joint pain. They might also recommend surgery
to replace the joint.
Other nonsurgical treatment methods could include
lifestyle changes or medications that can
potentially cause your RA to go into remission.
In the case of RA, your doctor will first address
inflammation. Once the RA goes into remission,
your medical treatment will focus on keeping a
tight rein on your condition so that you avoid
flare-ups.
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What is the outlook for people with joint pain?
Joint pain is often a result of the damage that
occurs through normal wear and tear. However, it
can also be a sign of an infection or potentially
debilitating RA.
You should see your doctor if you have any
unexplained joint pain, especially if it doesnt
go away on its own after a few days. Early
detection and diagnosis can allow for effective
treatment of the underlying cause of your
discomfort.
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