Epistemis

Arthralgias

Specialty: Musculoskeletal.

  • joint pain
  • joint pain
  • arthritis

Why it occurs

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Inflammatory arthritis (RA, gout)
  • Joint infection
  • Viriasis
  • Connective pathologies

Initial workup

Pattern (mono/poly), reactants (CRP/ESR), rheumatoid factor and ANA if they are inflammatory.

red flags

Hot acute monoarthritis with fever → septic arthritis: urgent arthrocentesis.

Standard management

  • NSAIDs — pain and inflammation
  • Colchicine — gout crisis
  • Corticoid — selected inflammatory outbreak

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousHot and swollen joint
Area
Musculoskeletal
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
3
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