Encyclopedia: Arthralgia
Arthralgia literally means joint pain; it is a symptom of injury, infection, illnesses -- in particular arthritis-- or an allergic reaction to medication. According to MeSH, the term "arthralgia" should only be used when the condition is non-inflammatory, and the term "arthritis" should be used when the condition is inflammatory. Diagnosis involves interviewing the patient and performing physical exams. When attempting to establish the cause of the arthralgia, the emphasis...
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How would I say the term "join pain ?? For example, this cream alleviates joint pain Hola! Joint pain: dolor articular o dolor de las articulaciones Suerte!thank ...
Oct 17, 2008
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Joint Pain
How long might it take for joint pain to subside after going on a gluten free diet? If the joint pain were caused by gluten I would think it would improve fairly...
Aug 20, 2008
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JOINT PAIN??
can anyone suggest something that dulls or gets rid of joint pain for about an hour while i work are in that much pain, then you should not be working out, something is wrong with ...
Oct 28, 2005
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i have what i believe to be joint pain in my thumb,it feels like my...
Start taking MSM. It's a vitamin. Worked like a charm for my grandpa! He is off his pain meds and everything. Take MSM and drink more...
Asked by LINDA M - 16 months ago
I was stung several times about 2 months ago, and developed minor joint pain about...
If there was a stinger in your leg it wasn't left by a yellow jacket....their stingers are smooth like a hypodermic needle, so you were likely stung by more than...
Asked by Chuck W - 25 months ago
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What are problems associated with joint pain?
a condition called fibromyalgia...
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Know any herbal remedies for joint pain?
i take glucosamine and condroitin and swear by it. works like a dream!...
Protect Your Joints
Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.
Hand Exercises for Arthritis
Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.
Back Exercises Slide Show
Stretching and strengthening your back and supporting muscles can help to prevent future back pain. If you have 15 minutes a day, then you have enough time for these exercises from the Mayo Clinic which help to make your back stronger than ever.
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Symptom Checker
My Electronic MD is a symptom checker which allows you to find likely causes of your symptoms in a relatively short period of time. After selecting your main complaint, you will be asked to select a scenario representing a constellation of symptoms that best fits your history, similar to the way physicians make diagnoses in the office.