Stiff Joints : Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Sign and Treatment (1)

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Stiff Joints
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Stiff Joints

• Stiff Joints is the feeling that the motion of a
  joint is limited or difficult and it is caused by
  inflammation which usually occurs or is worse
  immediately after awakening or after prolonged
  resting or immobility. Stiff joints are common
  with arthritis. Morning stiffness commonly occurs
  with rheumatoid arthritis and other types of
  inflammatory arthritis and gradually lessens with
  activity after an hour or longer.

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Symptoms of Stiff Joints

• There are various common symptoms of stiff
  joints, which are as follows
• severe pain
• rapid swelling
• joint deformity
• inability to move the joint
• intense redness and hot to the touch

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Causes of stiff Joints

• There are various causes of stiff joints, which
  are as follows
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Osteoarthritis (OA)
• Lupus
• Bursitis
• Gout
• Bone cancer

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Treatments of Stiff Joints

• There are various treatments which are
  prescribed by doctors for stiff joints. The
  treatments which are prescribed by doctors are as
  follows
• Over-the-counter (OTC) medication
• Steroids
• Exercise The treatments of stiff joints which are
  recommended by doctors consist of different
  procedure, which are as follows
• Over-the-counter (OTC) medication Many mild
  symptoms of joint pain can be relieved by OTC
  medicines. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  (NSAIDs) are the most commonly used medication
  for arthritis. Generic names for NSAIDs include
  aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

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Treatments of Stiff Joints
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• Steroids If inflammation and swelling in the
  joint cause joint stiffness, steroids may be a
  treatment option. Swelling and inflammation are
  common with arthritis. Corticosteroids reduce
  inflammation. When inflammation decreases, joint
  pain and stiffness decrease too.
• Exercise Exercise and physical therapy may help
  increase joint mobility, which can reduce
  stiffness.

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