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
Pain in joints moves around
I feel discomfort in my joints
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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
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
An inflammatory disease affecting multiple joints, especially in the hands and feet. The cause is autoimmunity (body's immune system attacking itself).
- 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
Pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. This type of pain can continue even after the injury or illness that caused it has healed or gone away. It interferes with daily life and can lead to depression and anxiety.
- Common cold (upper respiratory tract infection)
- Ganglion cyst
- Shoulder periarthritis
- Gout / pseudogout
Hyperuricemia
- Influenza
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)?
Does the joint pain move around?
Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?
Other Related Symptoms
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Symptoms from the same body system / part
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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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