Joint pain is a very common problem, especially in older people. It is most commonly caused by arthritis or injury.
A common cause of joint pain is trauma to and injury of the surrounding joint structures, including ligaments, bursae, tendons and muscles. Joint pain may occur in one joint (unilateral), such as the knee or elbow, or unilaterally, such as in both ankles or wrists.
The knees are the joints most commonly afflicted by pain, although the pain in the knee is not always a joint problem, as the knee cartilage and kneecap can be easily damaged or injured.
When joint pain occurs in many joints or joints on both sides of the body, a systemic condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, is more likely.
Examination and imaging will help diagnose if this is the case, and the next steps could include a specialist referral or referral for physiotherapy and advice on pain management.
If the pain is affecting just one joint and is not due to injury (the knees are the most common joints to suffer injury), it could be caused by a number of conditions, including:
Pain occurring in many joints around the body is most commonly due to:
There are several forms of arthritis, and in the case of rheumatoid arthritis, this can have wider systemic symptoms, including:
Getting to the bottom of the cause of your pain in the joint is the first step towards finding the right treatment and relief. Make an appointment to see one of our doctors, who can help you decide on the best course of action.
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