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Consideraciones clave

• Joint pain is pain, aching or tenderness in or around the joints.
• Joint pain can be mild to severe. Some people also have swelling, redness or stiffness in the affected area.
• Various conditions can cause joint pain, such as injuries, arthritis and autoimmune diseases.
• Treatments for joint pain depend on the cause. They may include physical therapy, pain relief medication and lifestyle changes.

Resumen

What is joint pain?

Joints are where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Joint pain is discomfort, soreness or inflammation in or around the joints. Sometimes people have swelling, redness or stiffness in the joint. You can feel pain from any part of the joint. This includes the cartilage, ligaments or muscles.

Some people feel mild joint pain or discomfort after certain physical activities. Other times, joint pain can feel intense enough to interfere with your mobility and daily activities

Other names for joint pain

Arthralgia, Arthritis

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Posibles causas

What can cause joint pain?

Some causes of joint pain include but are not exclusive to:

• Injuries - Injuries such as broken bones or sprains can cause joint pain.
• Viral infections - Some viral infections may make joint movement painful.
• Artritis - Artritis is a condition where your joints are inflamed. The most common types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Gota.
• Tendonitis - Tendonitis happens when the tendons connecting muscles to bones become inflamed. People with tendonitis often feel aching and pain near the affected joint. The pain is usually worse during movement.
• Bursitis - Bursitis is a painful swelling, usually around your joints. It's common in the shoulders, elbows, knees and feet.

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Tratamiento y control

How can joint pain be treated?

The treatment for joint pain depends on the cause. Some possible ways to ease joint pain include:

• Over-the-counter pain reliever
• Prescription anti-inflammatory medication
• Exercise or physical therapy (Strengthens the muscles supporting the joints)
• Pérdida de peso (Reduces pressure on your joints if you're overweight)

Some causes of joint pain need more specialized treatment. For example, people with rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis may need medications. These medications can also reduce joint pain and prevent joint deformity.

It is important to work with a health care provider to determine the cause of your joint pain so that it can be treated appropriately. MinuteClinic ofrece una variedad de servicios que pueden ayudar con el diagnóstico y tratamiento.

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Cuándo buscar atención médica

Acuda al hospital o llame al 911 si:

• Experience sudden, severe pain in your spine
• Have joint pain accompanied by a rash, high-grade fever or severe abdominal pain
• Experience serious side effects from your joint pain medication
• Experienced a traumatic injury to a joint

Llame a su proveedor si:

• You notice warmth, redness or swelling around a painful joint
• The pain is severe
• Your joint problems interfere with your daily activities
• You notice changes to the shape of your joints (deformity)
• You can't use your joint normally
• Your joint pain doesn't improve or worsens despite self-help measures

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Este material es solo para consulta y no debe usarse para determinar el tratamiento de afecciones específicas.

Visite un proveedor de atención médica por evaluación, diagnóstico y tratamiento de cualquier síntoma que pueda tener. Si tiene una emergencia médica, marque el 911 o visite su Departamento de Emergencia local.

Referencias usadas como fuentes para esta página

1. Arthritis and Joint Pain Management https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/pain/joint-pain-management.htm. via CDC. (Accessed February 2023).
2. Osteoarthritis https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm. (OA) via CDC. (Accessed February 2023).
3. Rheumatoid arthritis https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353648. via Mayo Clinic. (Accessed February 2023).
4. Know When to Go to the Emergency Room http://blog.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/when-to-go-emergency-room/. via Arthritis Foundation. (Accessed February 2023).

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