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Joint Pain

Joint pain can affect one or many joints and may come and go. It is often linked to activity, age or inflammation.

This page is educational and is not a diagnostic tool. It cannot tell you what is causing your symptoms. Always discuss personal symptoms with a qualified healthcare professional.

What It May Mean

  • Overuse or strain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Injury

Common Causes

  • Repetitive use or injury
  • Age-related wear
  • Inflammation
  • Inactivity

Related Symptoms

When It May Need Medical Attention

  • Sudden swelling, redness or heat in a joint
  • Pain after injury
  • Inability to move or bear weight
  • Pain with fever

What You Can Track

Symptom Diary

  • Which joints are affected
  • When pain is worse
  • Activities that affect it
  • What eases it

Questions to Discuss With a Healthcare Professional

  • What might be causing my joint pain?
  • Which activities are safe?
  • Do I need imaging or tests?
  • When should I return?

Related Conditions

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