The following features are indicative of Aching Joints:
morning stiffness
joint redness and swelling
pain
chills
fever
decreased range of motion
It is possible that Aching Joints shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Aching Joints
The following are the most common causes of Aching Joints:
mutation in the HLA-DRB1 gene
environmental factors
Risk Factors for Aching Joints
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Aching Joints:
18-65 age group individuals
female
family history
previous joint injury
obesity
Prevention of Aching Joints
No, it is not possible to prevent Aching Joints.
mutation of the HLA ( HLA-DR4) gene is responsible for the disease, so cannot be prevented
Occurrence of Aching Joints
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Aching Joints cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Aching Joints most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Aching Joints can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Aching Joints
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Aching Joints:
Physical exam: To evaluate joints swelling, redness and warmth
Blood tests: To detect the presence of rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies
X-rays: To record the progression of rheumatoid arthritis in joints over time
Computerized tomography (CT): To detect the bone erosions
Doctor for Diagnosis of Aching Joints
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Aching Joints:
Orthopedician
Rheumatologist
Complications of Aching Joints if untreated
Yes, Aching Joints causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Aching Joints is left untreated:
damage to the lung tissue (rheumatoid lung)
swelling and inflammation of the outer lining of the heart
spinal injury
Procedures for Treatment of Aching Joints
The following procedures are used to treat Aching Joints:
Surgery: To repair joint damage or relieve pain
Self-care for Aching Joints
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Aching Joints:
Exercise regularly: Exercise can help keep joints flexible
Apply heat or cold: Helps in relieving joint pain and relax tense and painful muscles
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Aching Joints
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Aching Joints:
Acupuncture: This therapy uses fine needles inserted at specific points on the skin to reduce pain
Yoga: Yoga may help to improve joint flexibility
Massage: Improve joint pain and stiffness
Patient Support for Treatment of Aching Joints
The following actions may help Aching Joints patients:
Patient education and support: Improves or maintain function and quality of life
Time for Treatment of Aching Joints
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Aching Joints to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced