Arthralgia

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Joint Pain
SpecialtyRheumatology

Arthralgia (from Greek arthro-, joint + -algos, pain) literally means

allergic reaction to medication.[3]

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.[4]

Causes

The causes of arthralgia are varied and range, from a joints perspective, from degenerative and destructive processes such as

osteoarthritis and sports injuries to inflammation of tissues surrounding the joints, such as bursitis.[5] These might be triggered by other things, such as infections or vaccinations.[6]

Cause
polyarticular
 Speed of onset
Rheumatoid arthritis Polyarticular [7] Weeks–months[8]
Systemic lupus erythematosus
 Polyarticular[7] Months[9]
Viral arthritis Polyarticular[7]
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
 [10]
Reactive arthritis Polyarticular[7]
Rheumatic fever Polyarticular[7]
Lyme disease Polyarticular[7]
Gonococcal arthritis Polyarticular[7]
Drug-induced arthritis
 Polyarticular[7]
Ligamentous laxity Polyarticular[7]
Osteoarthritis Monoarticular[7]
Gout attack Monoarticular[7] Hours[11]
Pseudogout
 Monoarticular[7]
Behcet's Disease
 Monoarticular[7]
Physical trauma
 Monoarticular[7] Immediate
Septic arthritis Monoarticular[7] Hours[11]
Hemarthrosis Monoarticular[7]
5HT2-antagonists[12]
Henoch-Schonlein purpura[13]

Diagnosis

Diagnosis involves interviewing the patient and performing

light sensitivity, rashes or a history of seizures.[2][14]
Answering yes or no to any of these questions limits the number of possible causes and guides the physician toward the appropriate exams and lab tests.

Treatment

Treatment depends on a specific underlying cause. The underlying cause will be treated first and foremost. The treatments may include

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.[15]
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.
endorphins. Side effects of capsaicin cream include burning or stinging in the area where it is applied. Another topical option is an arthritis cream containing the ingredient, methyl salicylate (Bengay
).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Arthralgia Definition". MedicineNet.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-20.
  2. ^ a b c Joe G. Hardin. "Arthralgia". Clinical Methods - The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. Retrieved 2007-09-20.
  3. ^ James R Philp. "Allergic Drug Reactions - Systemic Allergic Drug Reactions". Clinical Methods - The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. Retrieved 2007-09-20.
  4. ^ "MeSH". Retrieved 2007-12-23.
  5. ^ Joe G. Hardin. "Table 161.1. Some Common Regional Rheumatic Syndromes". Clinical Methods - The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. Retrieved 2007-09-20.
  6. biologics license application
    (BLA) for Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant (GARDASIL), to include arthralgia, myalgia, asthenia, fatigue, and malaise in the Adverse Reactions section of the package insert    . Retrieved 2008-07-21.
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    ISBN 978-0-7817-7153-5
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  10. ^ "Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - Symptoms and causes". Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  11. ^
    ISBN 978-0-7817-8943-1
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  12. PMID 16236049
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  13. ^ "Henoch-Schonlein purpura (video)". Khan Academy. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  14. ^ "Table 159mptomatic Extraarticular Features of the Connective Tissue Diseases and the Spondyloarthropathies". Clinical Methods - The History, Physical, and Laboratory Examinations. Retrieved 2007-09-20.
  15. ^ "Pain Management". Arthritis Action UK. Arthritis Action. Archived from the original on 13 February 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
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