​​12 Most Common Causes Of Joint Pain You Need To Know

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✅ You are simply getting older
Getting older plays a vital role in the weakening of joints. It becomes difficult for weight-bearing joints to function correctly (hip and knee joints) as you get older. According to Michael B. Gerhardt, M.D., a certified orthopedic surgeon, age is the primary factor that causes joint pain.

✅ You may have gout
If you have swelling and red toes; that is painful to touch, it might be due to gout. In this condition, uric acid accumulates in the joints leading to the swollen, inflamed area and achy joint. It mainly affects the joints of the toes, fingers, ankles, and knees.

✅ It could be a sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain and affects nearly 58.5 million in the United States. It is an inflammatory, degenerative disease in which the body immune system attacks the lining of the joints; and causes inflammation, resulting in enormous joint pain.

✅ You are dealing with bursitis
If you are confused about why your joints are achy, bursitis could be the reason. Bursitis is the soreness of the bursa, a small sac that is present between the bones and tendons and provides lubrication for friction.

✅ Tendinitis could be the reason
Tendinitis, also named tendonitis, commonly affects the elbow, shoulders, and hips joints. This painful condition occurs due to repetitive movement of the joints. Connective tissues present between the tendons get inflamed and cause sharp pain and stiffness.

✅ An old sports injury is causing the problem again
Injuries, especially sports injuries, are the common cause of joint pains. Improper techniques and wrong posture result in physical injuries that further lead to joint pain. Although mild wounds heal promptly, severe injuries take a lot of time. Strains and sprains are prevalent causes of joint pain.

✅ You could have Bone Cancer
Types of cancer; that cause tumor formation near or in a joint, such as bone cancer, could cause dreadful pain in the joints, too. One should seek help from a doctor for proper medication in this condition. Early detection of the tumor could save you from the worst.

✅ It could be due to Infectious diseases
This type of joint pain is also known as septic arthritis. Bacteria gets into the joints and causes cartilage deterioration and inflammation, causing severe pain in one or more joints, swelling, and loss of movement.

✅ It could be a symptom of lupus
Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which your defense system (immune system) starts attacking your body. Some of the autoimmune diseases severely affect the joints, and one of them is lupus. It mainly affects the joints of the wrist, hands, fingers, and knee.

✅ Fibromyalgia
According to the Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC), fibromyalgia causes pain all over the body, and joint pain is one of the early symptoms of the disease. An injury, stress, illness, or family history can increase the risk of developing fibromyalgia.

✅ Thyroid issues could be an underlying problem
Hypothyroidism is one of the potential causes of joint pain. In this condition, thyroid glands (a butterfly-shaped gland present in your neck) fail to produce enough thyroid hormones per your body's requirements.

✅ Gonorrhea could be to blame
Lastly, gonorrhea is also a possible cause of joint pain. It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Although it is STD, it doesn't only affect the genitals but also creates havoc in joints. A condition known as gonococcal arthritis occurs due to severe gonorrhea infection.

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