From time to time we feel a strange pain in the elbows, knees, feet, or spine. Sometimes its cause is a sprain or hypothermia, but it can also be indicative of joint problems. How do you know if you have joint issues, and what steps should you take?
Dr. Alex
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Problems with the joints can be caused by a variety of issues. All of them have common signs and their own characteristic manifestations. Pain, swelling, stiffness, and warmth in the area of the injury can signal that there is something wrong with the joint. If you want to be more specific, use these symptoms as a guide:
- Pain, swelling, or bruising after exercise can be a sign of a sprain.
- If, after 45 years of age, the pain increases when walking and there is stiffness with movement, you may suspect osteoarthritis.
- A hot, swollen joint that becomes even more painful with movement or pressure on it indicates bursitis.
- Pain and stiffness on both sides of the body that gets worse after you haven't moved for a while (for example, after waking up) is a sign of rh...
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