Everything about Arthralgia totally explained
Arthralgia (from Greek
arthro-, joint +
-algos, pain) literally means
joint pain; it's a symptom of injury, infection, illnesses
-- in particular
arthritis-- or an allergic reaction to medication.
According to
MeSH, the term "arthralgia" should only be used when the condition is non-inflammatory, and the term "arthritis" should be used when the condition is inflammatory.
Diagnosis and causes
Diagnosis involves interviewing the patient and performing physical exams. When attempting to establish the cause of the arthralgia, the emphasis is on the interview
Answering yes or no to any of these questions limits the number of possible causes and guides the doctor toward the appropriate exams and lab tests.
The causes of
arthralgia are varied and range from, a joints perspective, degenerative and destructive processes such as
osteoarthritis and sports injuries to inflammation of tissues surrounding the joints (for example
bursitis, a painful inflammation of bursa, fluid filled sacks around the joints).
Treatment
Treatment depends on specific underlying cause. The underlying cause will be treated first and foremost. The treatments may include joint replacement surgery, for severely damaged joints, immunosuppressants for immune system dysfunction, antibiotics when an infection is the cause, and discontinuing medication when an allergic reaction is the cause. When treating the primary cause, pain management may still play a role in treatment. The extent of its role varies depending on the specific cause of the
arthralgia. Pain management may include stretching exercises, over the counter pain medications, prescription pain medication, or other treatments deemed appropriate for the symptoms.
Associated conditions
Further Information
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