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No longer just a common complaint with ageing, joint pains are now very common in young adults too. Causes vary from person to person, with lifestyle changes and physical inactivity atop the list. Joint pain can be described as any discomfort, soreness or aches in the body where two or more bones meet to form a joint. It can be medically termed as ‘arthralgia’. Joints in the body include knees, hips, shoulders and elbows.
A joint can be painful without being inflamed, or it can be both painful and inflamed. The pain can be anywhere in the range from mild to disabling and have varied causes which might or might not be due to underlying diseases.
Joint Pains often occur along with other symptoms that vary depending on the underlying medical condition. Some symptoms of joint pains are directly related to the joint such as
Other common symptoms of joint pains are not directly related to the same.
Apart from these certain serious symptoms indicate life-threatening situations that require immediate medical attention,
There are many causes of joint pain. The possible causes partly depend on age. Joint pain can be due to fairly mild conditions, such as an overuse injury or sprain or due to traumatic injuries (dislocations), infections (septic arthritis), autoimmune diseases (sjogren’s syndrome), chronic degenerative conditions (arthritis) or malignancy (cancer). Certain causes of joint pains in adults, affect more than one joint while others affect only a single joint.
Causes of joint pains in adults that affect more than one joint can be:
Cause of joint pains in adults that usually affect a single joint are:
Causes of Joint Pains in adults and children/teens vary significantly. Some of the causes of joint pains in young adults are:
Joint Pains can be diagnosed with Physical Examination by a doctor. A few questions regarding the pain can help narrow down the causes. An X-ray for the joints may be required to identify arthritis-related joint damage. For the screening of autoimmune diseases, a blood test may be necessary. A sedimentation rate test to measure the level of inflammation in the body might be ordered for by the doctor.
Many causes of joint pain resolve without treatment or with medicines to help relieve the pain until it resolves. For other causes, help from an ortho-doctor may be required
Certain home remedies can also be used for relief from joint pains:
While physical therapy can be helpful for some types of joint pain, doctor might suggest one of the following, if therapy doesn’t help the symptoms:
Once cause of the pain is diagnosed, the treatment plan outlined by the doctor and the medication must be followed to reduce the risk of potential complications related to joint pain, such as:
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Joint pains can have various symptoms, causes and treatments. It is important to consult with a medical professional to determine the underlying cause of your joint pain and develop an appropriate treatment plan. It can be caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and many more. Understanding the different symptoms, causes, and treatments available can help you manage your joint pain and improve your quality of life. With the right diagnosis and treatment, it is possible to manage joint pain and get back to daily activities.
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One of the hallmarks of our facility is the inclusion of 6 state-of-the-art critical care units.
These units are dedicated to ensuring that patients facing severe and life-threatening conditions receive immediate and specialized care.
Additionally, our 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with the latest technology to monitor and manage patients who require intensive medical attention.
Patients can also benefit from the spacious general beds while they recover.
One of the hallmarks of our facility is the inclusion of 6 state-of-the-art critical care units.
These units are dedicated to ensuring that patients facing severe and life-threatening conditions receive immediate and specialized care.
Additionally, our 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with the latest technology to monitor and manage patients who require intensive medical attention.
Patients can also benefit from the spacious general beds while they recover.