Arthralgia

Joint Pain
SpecialtyRheumatology
CausesVaried
Diagnostic methodHealth care provider interview of patient and performing physical exam(s)
TreatmentBased on underlying cause(s)

Arthralgia (from Greek arthro- 'joint' and -algos 'pain') literally means 'joint pain'. Specifically, arthralgia is a symptom of injury, infection, illness (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.

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