What can cause Joint pain

Arthritis

One of the main cause of Bone/Joint Pain is 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:

• 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 most common arthritis seen in India is age-related degenerative arthritis which involves degeneration (wear and tear) of cartilage and can affect any joint such as the knee. In Indian females, the average age for the onset of knee problems is 50 years, in Indian males, it is 60 years

Other causes of Joint Pains

Joint pain can be caused by:

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
• rickets

The symptoms of joint pain.

In some cases, your joint pain will require you to see a doctor. You should make an appointment in MyHealth Website if you don’t know the cause of your joint pain and are experiencing other unexplained symptoms.Our team of doctor will examine it quite easily.

The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, your signs and symptoms may include:

• Pain
• Stiffness
• Swelling at the part of the joint
• Redness at the part of the joint
• Decreased range of motion

Medications

The medications used to treat arthritis vary depending on the type of arthritis. Commonly used arthritis medications include:

• Painkillers. These medications help reduce pain, but have no effect on inflammation. An over-the-counter option includes acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).


• For more-severe pain, opioids might be prescribed, such as tramadol (Ultram, ConZip), oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone, others) or hydrocodone (Hysingla, Zohydro ER). Opioids act on the central nervous system to relieve pain. When opioids are used for a long time, they may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence.


• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs reduce both pain and inflammation. Over-the-counter NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen (Aleve). Some types of NSAIDs are available only by prescription.