Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

are there ways to help ease the symptoms of painful joints?

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Many ways: To help those symptoms, use pain medicine, use anti-inflammation medications, use splints to rest the joints.

Question 4

if i have noisy, painful joints, what can i do to loosen them up?

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See a doctor: Without seeing you personally, it would not be safe to give you this type of advice. See a doctor who works with muscle and joint problems who will diagnose the problem and prescribe a course of treatment to you.

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

are painful joints symptoms for a disease or condition?

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They could for both: A painful joints could be a sign of a disease or condition. Like having pain in the joints with flu, or psoriasis or you could have infection in the joint it self.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

i have a headache, painful joints and am feeling cold on a hot sunny day. what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

May not be related: There could be many reasons and none of them could be related.  Please specify, which symptom is worse and when your last physical exam was?  Although these symptoms can be serious, there needs to be more information to help get to the bottom of this.

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