What Causes Painful Joints?
The tenderness and swelling associated with joint pain can be bothersome. It can also be described as feeling bruised or a restriction of movement in the joint. Inflammation and redness can also be seen in some conditions. These symptoms are all pointers to what the real cause may be. Don’t assume that because you are 50+ in age that it is arthritis. However, arthritis in the joints, or Rheumatism is the most common diagnosis. Inflammation caused by the degeneration of cartilage, and the wearing down of bone in the joints is called Osteoarthritis. These types of arthritis, including Rheumatoid Arthritis and Septic Arthritis are generally the cause of pain in older people, but it doesn’t rule out the possibilities of other causes. Make sure your doctor is aware of any other reason that may be the cause for your pain. An injury to a ligament, cartilage or bone in the joint area, caused by an accident, sport or outdoor activity, is the next largest reason for painful joints. If pain, swel
