Question 1

what are possible causes of stiff, painful joints in a man?

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Numerous: The most common cause is osteoarthrosis, but there are many possible causes including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, deconditioning, tendonitis, etc. See your primary care doctor to start an evaluation for the possible causes.

Question 2

can there be anything that could cause painful joints on just one side of the body?

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Not specifically : But it could be that what ever type of joint problem you are dealing with is just showing up on one side at this time 
if this is causing sig problems it would be wise to see a doctor about this.

Question 3

i'm only 20, however i've been experiencing stiff and painful joints, what could be the cause?

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Mutiple causes: Joint inflammation(arthritis) is one cause of painful and stiff joints, but not the only cause. Without other clinical information it would be difficult to give a more specific answer. If these symptoms have been present for more than 6 to 8 weeks you should probably be evaluated by your physician.

Question 4

what could cause swollen and painful joints?

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Many causes: If you have swollen painful joints you should be evaluated by a rheumatologist. There are many different causes including infectious forms of arthritis, for example lyme disease or parvo. There are also many forms of inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid and psoriatic. Its important to not delay in getting the correct diagnosis and proper treatment.

Question 5

please advise what is the cause of stiff and painful finger joints in the arm?

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Thats odd...: To have painful and stiff finger joints in the arm you would have to have fingers in your arm. Did somebody with arthritis pinch your arm really hard? Please clarify.

Question 6

what would cause lightheadedness, cortisol rushes, and randomly swollen but not painful joints?

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Please repost: Please repost and explain what a "cortisol rush" is. I am not familiar with the term. As far as I know, cortisol never "rushes."

Question 7

could menopause cause bone pain, painful joints etc.?

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Not commonly: Some women complain of aches and pains but these are not typical joint pains. Certainly the joints do not show any obvious damage, swelling or inflammation which is the case in most types of arthritis.

Question 8

what causes painful joints (fingers, elbows, knees) & low back pain?

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Most commonly PsA!: Psoriatic arthritis would be most likely! but with so many., it is likely inflammatory. See a rheumatologist!

Question 9

what are the tests for painful joints?

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Clinical eval +++: The most important 'test' is--as usual--the diagnostic tool between the physician's ears. Any well versed specialist in the field of arthritis (rheumatology) knows that hearing exactly what the details are given by the pt (history) and a careful, thorough exam of all parts of the body, will yield a dx, or at least what tests to order. Some: esr, crp, antibodies to own cells, cbc, etc.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: painful joints?

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See below: That term is not really a specific diagnosis, but rather somewhat of a general term.  The medical term is arthralgias, which implies pain in multiple joint possibly coming from a single cause.  Don't hesitate to be seen and evaluated for a more specific diagnosis.

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