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Stiff joints
Joint stiffness is a clinical finding in which there is stiffness or decreased range of motion at a joint (which is where two bones meet). This can occur with injury, arthritis, infection, or immune system conditions.
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A 16-year old male asked:
I am experiencing arm swelling. The following also describe me: Visible deformity of joints, Stiff joints, and Joint stiffness. What should I do?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I have stiff joints in my fingers but they don't appear swollen, just stiff and its the same joints on both hands. I do experience stiffness throughout the rest of my body, my hips especially. If i keep moving it goes away somewhat but once i stop movin
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A 36-year old asked:
Is it possible for joint immobility/stiffness to be alleviated by massage?
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A 41-year old asked:
What causes joint stiffness?
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A 35-year old asked:
How can I make body joint stiffness go away?
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A 30-year old asked:
What causes severe joint pain and stiffness?
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A 44-year old asked:
What can I do to address my joint pain and stiffness?
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A 46-year old asked:
What can be done to treat sudden joint pain/stiffness?
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A 40-year old asked:
Could i join the military with joint stiffness and gout?
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A 42-year old asked:
What could cause sudden severe joint pain and stiffness?
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A 33-year old asked:
How can I make my body joint stiffness go away with yoga or tai chi?
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A 44-year old asked:
Lower back and joint stiffness? How often should I stand and stretch?>
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A 47-year old asked:
What could cause a sudden onset of stiffness and pain in the feet joints?
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A 29-year old asked:
I have achy joint pain and stiffness all the time, what could be the cause?
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A 44-year old asked:
Are there any fruits and vegetables that would be good for easing joint stiffness?
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A 48-year old asked:
What might be causing the sudden onset of pain and stiffness in the joints of my fingers ?
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A 32-year old asked:
If one wanted to ease joint stiffness, what fruits and vegetables and minerals would be good?
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A 35-year old asked:
What should I do if I am experiencing sudden onset of pain and stiffness in the joints of my fingers?
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A 46-year old asked:
I have been exercising for a week now and am now suffering stiffness and joint pain, what might i do?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are the causes of stiffness around the hip joint?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is joint pain and stiffness a normal symptom with bronchitis?
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A 45-year old female asked:
I have had body pain, joint pain and stiffness for about a week?
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A 40-year old asked:
What could cause sudden onset of joint stiffness and pain in the feet?
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A 39-year old asked:
What is good for joints and bone health? How to relieve the discomfort and stiffness that is in my back?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it possible to reduce stiffness from osteoarthritis? How can I reduce joint stiffness from osteoarthritis?
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A 30-year old asked:
How do you treat finger joint stiffness?
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A 44-year old asked:
What causes the joint stiffness after a sports injury?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is joint stiffness and pain, plus fever symptoms of?
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A 32-year old asked:
How long does joint pain and stiffness associated with Lyme advanced last?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long does joint pain and stiffness associated with kawasaki disease last?
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