Question 1

what could be the cause of joint problems in hips, knees, and back?

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Check it out: You need to see your doc.  Of course most commonly would be some degree of osteoarthritis, however there are many other causes.  You may just have a problem with one of those areas or joints causing a mechanical problem with extra stress on the other areas.  It would not be common to have oa in all 3 giving trouble at one time.  I would guess the back as culprit.

Question 2

all my life i've had joint problems and hip and knee problems, what to do?

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Many possibilities: The pain can be due to many things such as gout, infection, inflammation of the bursa, or due to tendon, cartilage, or bone abnormalities.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 3

i have major issues with my left hip and sacroiliac joint problems. what kind of specialist should i see?

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Interventional Pain: Not that I am biased, but an interventional pain specialist would be an excellent choice.

Question 4

can si joint problem cause pain in calf? sharp pain over left si joint plus a bit in hip but also have stabbing pain in calf had mri and spine is fine

Accepted Answer

SI jnt pain not calf: SI joint pain refers to low back primarily, but can radiate to upper buttock, posterior, lateral,thigh, and occasionally to groin. Calf pain is not related to SI dysfunction. Visit a PMR doctor or orthopedist for an evaluation to determine the cause of your pain, and start a treatment program

Question 5

is it possible for kids/teens to have joint problems at early age?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A variety of orthopedic or immunologic disorders can cause joint pain. It depends on the age of the patient and the location of the pain and whether there are other symptoms.

Question 6

what can i should about joint problems ?

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Get a diagnosis: The only way to answer the question is to know the diagnosis. Some joint problems are treated with local heat. Other ones are treated with ice packs. For some types of arthritis, exercise is beneficial. For others, rest is better. There are over a hundred musculoskeletal conditions that can effect joints. See your primary care physician. If the diagnosis is unclear, see a rheumatologist.

Question 7

is it common to have joint problems around 18 y.o.?

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Joint pain: No. It is unusual for an 18 year old to have joint problems. Seek medical advice to figure out why you are having problems.

Question 8

i was wondering can joint problems heal on their own?

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It depends: It depends on the cause of the joint problem. Most causes do not spontaneously resolve.

Question 9

are radioactive injections useful for joint problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can show up active inflammatoy changes in joins and also stress fractures.  Also can help diagnose cancers of bone and joints.

Question 10

what connection is between psoraisis and joint problems?

Accepted Answer

Possible: There are 5 varieties of arthritis that occur in people with psoriasis.  Five are directly related, but indivduals with psoriasis can also have gout, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

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Is it possible for kids/teens to have joint problems at early age?

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What can i should about joint problems ?

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