Question 1

what causes joint pain?

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Many, many causes: Medical specialists in joint diseases are called rheumatolgists. If the joint hurts, it's called 'arthralgia'; if the joints are inflamed (red, swollen, warm, painful), its called 'arthritis' which can be part of over 100 diseases. Many more cause joint arthralgia. Most are limited to 3-4 weeks. Most common chronic is degenerative. Joint pains over a month...Not always simple answer--see your pcp.

Question 2

what could cause joint pain?

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Many causes: Arthritis, injury, overuse, nerve damage, pinched nerve.   Please be more specific and restate your question.  There are to many possibilities to list.

Question 3

what r the causes of sudden joint pain?

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Multiple: Joint pain onset of a sudden onset is very unusual and rare. The causes can vary from an injury to various causes like arthritis infection.

Question 4

what are the common causes of joint pain?

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Arthritis, swelling: Typically, the most common cause would probably be arthritiis
where there is damage to the joint surfaces. Also, with many
cases there can be associated synovitis when there is more 
fluid in the joint than normal which will cause increased pain
and swelling. Treatment is usually with nsaid, local cortisone
injections, and hyaluranate gel injections.

Question 5

what are the causes of severe joint pain?

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Many: Trauma, infection, non-infectious inflammation, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, part of general autoimmune disease, gout, lyme disease, rarely a tumor.

Question 6

what could cause joint pain in adolescents?

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Many things: Adolescents could have many things, from a stress fracture, "growing pains, " juvenile arthritis, or even simple overuse.  See your doctor - they should be able to steer you down the right path.

Question 7

what are common causes of severe joint pain?

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Yes : The most common would be osteoarthritis.

Question 8

what causes joint pain on the side you use least?

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Muscle tone?: Uncertain i understand your  questions but i will try to answer it.
Your dominant side will have stronger  muscles and this muscle tone  may protect you more.The non-dominany side  may be  more deconditioned sicne itis used  less. Try a general exercise program.

Question 9

what are the causes of joint pain at a young age and continues till your 20's?

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Many things: Really need more specifics to give any better answer.

Question 10

i just turned 24 and i'm suffering from joint pain, what are some causes for this?

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See details: There are literally over one hundred causes of joint pain. The best advice I can give you is to see a rheumatologist and then you will have your answer.

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