Joint Pain
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Joint is tender (painful to touch)
Joint pain in the same joints on both left and right
Joint pain doesn't get better even though I rest
Joint pain is getting more and more unbearable
All the joints in my body are painful
I feel discomfort in my joints
Joint pain that has worsened over the years
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Joint pain can be discomfort, pain or inflammation arising from any part of a joint — including cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons or muscles.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Back pain
Swelling of the affected area
Recent weight loss
Low back pain
Fever
Numbness / sensory disorder
Possible causes
- Fibromyalgia
A condition causing widespread pain and muscle aches throughout the body. The cause is not well understood.
- Lumbar spondylosis
A condition in which the backbones (lumbar spine) become damaged due to wear and tear. Risk factors include repetitive back strain, carrying heavy loads, and obesity.
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
Wear and tear of the joint cartilage over time. Risk factors include repetitive joint movements and carrying heavy loads for many years.
- Chronic pain
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Common cold (upper respiratory tract infection)
- Ganglion cyst
- Shoulder periarthritis
- Gout / pseudogout
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have any joint pain?
Do you have joint pain even when you are at rest?
Do you have the same joint pain on both sides of your body (symmetrical)?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Is the affected area red?
Other Related Symptoms
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References
Reviewed By:
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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