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We suffer from joint diseases very often. It is worth knowing what ailments may be causing the pain. Learn about the most common diseases of the joints.
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1/ 8 Tennis elbow
This ailment may occur in people who perform a certain range of movements in the joints, associated with certain hand positions. Pain appears in the side of the elbow, it may radiate to the wrist or shoulder. The result is an overload of the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers. Photo Shutterstock
2/ 8 Osteoarthritis of the spine
The symptoms of degenerative spine arthritis depend on which section of the spine has occurred. In the case of degeneration in the cervical region, pain appears in the nape area, which is radiating in nature. Degeneration of the thoracic segment may cause intercostal neuralgia. However, degenerative processes most often concern the lumbar region. Pain can be chronic or acute, e.g. lumbago, sciatica, radicular neuralgia. Photo Shutterstock
3/ 8 Wrist stiffness
This disease appears as a result of pressure on the medial nerve that runs in the carpal tunnel. Nerve compression is mainly caused by degenerative changes. It is manifested by severe pain, numbness of fingers (I-III), and sensory disturbances. The muscles in the ball of the thumb may even atrophy. Photo Shutterstock
4/ 8 Gout
Gout is the result of an abnormal metabolism that causes the body to build up excess uric acid. The resulting inflammation causes the pain. Usually the big toe joint or the elbow joint are affected. Pain, especially at the beginning of the disease, is paroxysmal and acute. Photo Shutterstock
5/ 8 Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease. Inflammation is manifested by pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. This condition mainly affects the proximal interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal joints. As a consequence, extra-articular changes and organ complications may occur. Photo Shutterstock
6/ 8 Degeneration of the knee joints
This degeneration mainly affects obese people, due to excessive overload of the knee joint. The appearance of degenerative changes is also a consequence of injuries. The occurring pains are accompanied by crackling or friction in the joint. As a consequence, the range of motion in the joint is limited. Photo Shutterstock
7/ 8 Dislocation of the mandibular joint
Dislocation of the mandibular joint can be one-sided or two-sided. It occurs when the mouth is opened too wide, for example when eating or yawning. Fortunately, a dislocation is easy to set, but it should not be underestimated as it may end with surgical treatment. Photo Shutterstock
8/ 8 Degeneration of the hip joints
Degeneration of the hip joints may be the result of mechanical injuries, excessive load, as well as primary structural abnormalities. The resulting degenerative changes cause pain and may gradually deteriorate the mobility of the joint. Photo Shutterstock