Joint pain
Introduction
Joint pain is a very common problem withmany possible causes - but it's usually a result of injuryor arthritis.
In older people, joint pain that gets steadily worse is usually a sign of Osteoarthritis .It may affect just one joint, or many. See your GP ifyou have persistent symptoms of osteoarthritis .
The information and advice on this page shouldn't be used to self-diagnose your condition, butmay give you a betteridea of what's causing your pain.
Itcovers other possible causes of:
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 4 Jan 2017
Introduction
Read about the common causes of joint pain, including injury and arthritis.
Pain in just one joint
Knee pain The knee joint is probably the most frequently damaged jointand is particularly vulnerableas it takes the full weight of your body. However, knee pain isn't always a joint problem. Learn a
Pain in many joints
Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is another type of arthritis that causes pain and swelling in the joints usually the hands, feet and wrists. The pain may come and go in the early phases,
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