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Children with Joint Pain

Joint Pain Treatment — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:34:31 +0000

It is often difficult for parents to know when joint pain in their children and teenagers is something serious or just ‘growing pains.’ Quite often particularly active children (runners, soccer players especially) can complain of what seems like joint pain. This is mostly because the cross country and soccer seasons which are outside extend into some pretty cold months which only exacerbates joint tension. By and large take note if the joint pain is caused by activity or strain. Take a few days off and see if it improves. If your child is feeling sharp or shooting pain he or she should immediately break from activity and see a doctor. While there are many causes for joint pain (weather, activity, disease, nutrition, genetics), the only way to identify these things specifically is at the doctor’s office.

Joint Pain Causes

Joint Pain Treatment — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:37:14 +0000

Septic Arthritis causes join pain through inflammation. This is caused by a bacteria. These bacteria move through the bloodstream to your joints. Sometimes these joints are infected during surgery or an injury. The bacteria are: staphylococcus, streptococcus pneumoniae and group B streptococcus. This usually affects hips and knees.

Tendonitis is also an inflammation of the joint causing pain. This is often a result of overuse or aging. This can also have to do with the pronation of one’s feet during running when thinking about Achilles tendonitis. Other than the heel we see tendonitis most in the shoulder, wrist, and elbow.
Finally, autoimmune diseases like lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause joint pain. In the case of RA joint pain is just one of the many symptoms. For both of these, the body has trouble fighting off foreign substances and can often attack itself.

Common Joint Pain Causes

Joint Pain Treatment — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:29:17 +0000

Let’s take a look at three common joint pain causes.

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is what you usually hear about when discussing joint pain. It is the most common cause of joint pain. Most people attribute OA to aging, but pintpoint the exact cause is not yet possible.

Exertion and overuse
Sprains and strains often cause joint pain for most Americans under 50. These usually occur when ligaments are stretched too far, or at times, tears. This is often an unnatural movement that leads to significant joint pain.

Acute Injuries, Fractures
When intense pressure is placed on the bone it can split. This is a fracture.
If more pressure is put on a bone than it can stand, it will split or break. A break of any size is called a fracture. Fractures, obviously, can cause joint pain.