A 39-year-old member asked:
What are possible causes of stiff, painful joints in a man?
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Dr. Michael Laccheoanswered
Rheumatology 16 years experience
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.
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