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joint pain - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Joint pain can affect one or more joints. See also: Arthritis (inflammation of joints) Bursitis Muscle pain ...
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joint pain - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
joint pain, Skeleton
Skeleton
joint pain, The structure of a joint
The structure of a joint

Causes of joint pain (Source: MedLinePlus)
Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus ; Bursitis ; Chondromalacia patellae ; Gout (especially found in the big toe); Infectious diseases, including Epstein-Barr viral syndrome ; Hepatitis ; Influenza ; Lyme disease; Measles (rubeola); Mumps ; Parvovirus; Rheumatic fever ; Rubella (German measles); Varicella (chickenpox). ; Injury, including fracture ; Osteoarthritis ; Osteomyelitis ; Septic arthritis ; Tendinitis ; Unusual exertion or overuse, including strains or sprains . ...
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joint pain - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Follow prescribed therapy in treating the underlying cause. For nonarthritis joint pain, both rest and exercise are important. Warm baths, massage, and stretching exercises should be used as frequently as possible. Anti-inflammatory medications may help relieve pain and swelling. Consult your health care provider before giving aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen to children. ...
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News on joint pain
Can Pain Cause Arthritis? (MedicineNet)
Health Tip: Managing Joint Pain (MedicineNet)
Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on joint pain
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SI Joint Pain) ( MedicineNet )
  • Sacroiliac joint pain ( MedicineNet )
  • SI joint pain ( MedicineNet )
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Polymyalgia rheumatica ( PMR ) and giant cell arteritis ( GCA ) are inflammatory conditions that often ...AL-juh roo-MAT-ih-kuh"), the joints and the areas around them get stiff...without treatment. The...
  • Back Pain : Overview & Facts ( WebMD )
    Back pain may be mild or extreme, quick or constant. What raises your risk -- and what can you do about it? Learn about back...


  • Tennis Elbow - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a term that describes soreness or pain on the outer (lateral) part of the elbow. While...What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is soreness or pain on the outer part...
  • Chiropractic Care and Back Pain ( WebMD )
    Learn about chiropractic and its use in treating low-back pain here...Research Report will give you a general overview of chiropractic, discuss scientific research findings on chiropractic treatment...
  • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    WebMD explains juvnile rheumatoid arthritis ( JRA ), also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis , and ...a childhood disease that causes inflamed, swollen joints . This makes joints stiff and painful.
  • Hemophilia - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Learn about treatments for hemophilia based on how severe the disease is...from treatment with clotting factor replacement. Chronic pain from joint damage commonly occurs in people who have... joint ...
  • Bursitis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment for bursitis most often includes rest, ice, and taking pain relievers. Acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory...most often includes rest, ice, and taking pain relievers.


  • Gout - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Read about the goals for gout treatment...goals of treatment for gout are rapid pain relief and prevention of future gout attacks and long-term complications, such as joint destruction and kidney...
  • Meniscus Tear - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    ...deciding how to treat your torn meniscus, including the extent and location of the tear, your pain level, your age and activity...extent and location of the tear, your pain level, your age and...
  • Cervical Disc Herniation - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is cervical disc herniation ? The bones ( vertebrae ) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small , round , flat discs ...in the neck (cervical spine) can cause pain , numbness, or weakness...
  • Hip Pain ( eMedicineHealth )

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