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Learning about Arthritis Symptoms

November 11, 2009

arthritisfactsNo one is fond of visiting their doctor. But it is a necessary evil. If you are experiencing problems, your doctor visit will take less time if you can describe your symptoms to your doctor.

You will need to inform your doctor about when your pain began, what seems to cause the pain and where the pain is located. The more you know about symptoms of arthritis, the easier it is for your doctor to diagnose you and begin a treatment program. Here are some of the most common symptoms of arthritis.

Joint Pain

Joint pain is the most common symptom of arthritis. Arthritis is the common category name for a disease that has over 100 different faces. Each arthritis disease affects different joints in the body.

Joints are the locations of the body where your body pivots. The body is made up of many joints and each of these joints is susceptible to becoming arthritic.

Some of the most common joints that are targeted by arthritis are the wrists, hips, neck and knees. When you feel the arthritis pain in any of these joints, it will stop you in your tracks.

The pain can come at any time but it is most common when you try to use a particular joint. For example if you have arthritis in your hands or fingers, you may feel pain when you try to open a bottle cap.

Joint Stiffness

Joint stiffness is another symptom of arthritis that you should be aware of. Stiffness can affect your joints and your limbs. For example, if you have arthritis in your elbows you may all of a sudden experience pain in the elbow joint and your arms.

It may be harder or even impossible to move your arms and bend your elbows. Your movements, if any, will become stiffer and more robotic. Joint stiffness seems to become worse when the weather becomes cold and damp.

Physical Joint Changes

Other less common but just as uncomfortable symptoms of arthritis include swelling in the affected area, body aches or even a discoloration in the area that is affected. This can cause the part of the body to be tender to touch.


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