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Stiff Joints : Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Sign and Treatment

stiff joints are a classic symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you can also get them for other reasons. If it’s RA, joint stiffness and other symptoms such as pain or fatigue tend to develop and worsen over several weeks or months.<br>

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Stiff Joints : Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Sign and Treatment

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  1. Stiff Joints

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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. • 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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