Best Doctors for Joint Pain Treatment in Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam

Joint pain medically termed as arthralgia refers to discomfort, soreness, and aches in any of the body's joints. It is a common complaint in older individuals and can occur due to various causes. However arthritis is considered to be one of the popular contributors to joint pain. There are two main forms of arthritis namely osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, while osteoarthritis is more common in adults over 40, progresses slowly affecting the commonly used joints like the wrists, hands, hips, and knee. Some of the other causes of joint pain include bursitis, lupus, gout, infections, tendinitis, injuries, overuse, cancer, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, sarcoidosis, and rickets.

If your joint pain persists or is accompanied by redness,swelling or other unexplained symptoms, seeking medical help is essential. Your treatment options will be depended on the cause of the pain involving a combination of medications, physical therapy and surgery if required.