Joint Pain

Do you have arthritis or do your joints hurt?

This question was answered yes.The answer is yes in 25% of the general population.

General Information about Joint Pain

Arthritis and arthralgia are both terms to describe pain in the joints. These symptoms can arise for many reasons, including degeneration of the joint, inflammation, or reactions to medication.

References (Level of evidence: 2a - 2+ lower level studies)

. Prevalence of self-reported arthritis or chronic joint symptoms among adults--United States, 2001. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2002 Oct 25;51(42):948-50.
. Public health and aging: projected prevalence of self-reported arthritis or chronic joint symptoms among persons aged >65 years--United States, 2005-2030. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2003 May 30;52(21):489-91.
Lawrence RC, Helmick CG, Arnett FC, et al. Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and selected musculoskeletal disorders in the United States. Arthritis Rheum. 1998 May;41(5)778-99.
Mili F, Helmick CG, Zack MM. Prevalence of arthritis: analysis of data from the US Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 1996-99. J Rheumatol. 2003 Mar;29(9)1981-8.