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IntroductionBites and stings are an unfortunate reality of spending time outdoors or interacting with animals. From insect bites to snake envenomation, each encounter poses…
Continue reading2. Degenerative Joint Pain (Osteoarthritis)Degenerative joint pain primarily refers to Osteoarthritis (OA) – the “wear-and-tear” arthritis where cartilage breaks down over time, leading to…
Continue reading3. Mechanical Joint Pain (Injury-Related)Mechanical joint pain is caused by structural or traumatic issues rather than disease. Examples include meniscus tears, ligament sprains or…
Continue reading4. Infectious (Septic) Joint PainInfectious arthritis occurs when a joint is invaded by a micro-organism. Examples include Septic arthritis (usually bacterial, often Staphylococcal, causing…
Continue reading5. Metabolic Joint Pain (Gout and Pseudogout)Metabolic joint pain is caused by deposition of crystals in joints due to metabolic disorders. Gout is the…
Continue reading6. Referred Joint PainReferred pain is joint pain that is actually originating elsewhere (another organ or structure), not from pathology in the joint itself.…
Continue reading7. Neuropathic Joint Pain (Neuropathy-Related)Neuropathic joint pain refers to pain in or around a joint arising from nerve damage or neurologic dysfunction, rather than…
Continue reading8. Autoimmune/Connective Tissue Disorders (Lupus, Sjögren’s, Scleroderma)Autoimmune connective tissue diseases often involve joints along with other organs: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) can cause arthritis,…
Continue readingPast injuries to joints can lead to chronic pain years later. Old fractures, torn ligaments, or dislocations often result in arthritis or persistent discomfort…
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