Need information: It depends. I cannot say without more information. Many people are susceptible to developing osteoarthritis (wear and tear) at an early age. Genetics definitely plays a part, in my experience often associated with one's mother's degree of arthritis. There are autoimmune causes of arthritis such as lupus, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Start with your family doctor for evaluation.
Answered 7/13/2013
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Interesting question: Im not sure if at 22 you really have "arthritis pain"/ if your symptoms continue and limit your activities you should be evaluated by either an orthopedist or a rheumatologist there are juvenile types of arthritis but im not sure if you have that - you need to be thoroughly evaluated to get that diagnosis.
Answered 10/3/2016
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