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Arthritis Symptoms: A look at the symptoms of some of the most common forms of Arthritis.
...Adult Still's Disease:
Fever
Skin rash
Joint pain, warmth & swelling
Swollen lymph nodes
Sore throat
Pain with a deep breath
Abdominal pain and swelling
Weight loss
...Ankylosing Spondylitis:
low-back pain
stiffness and limited motion in the low back
hip pain and stiffness
limited expansion of the chest
limited range of motion, especially involving spine & hips
joint pain & joint swelling in the shoulders, knees, & ankles
neck pain
heel pain
chronic stooping to relieve symptoms
fatigue
fever
loss of appetite
weight loss
eye inflammation
...Anserine Bursitis:
swelling in front of the kneecap or underneath the kneecap
warmth and tenderness
pain when you bend or straighten your knee.
This disease may cause distinctive pain as follows:
increase in pain when you climb stairs or exercise
pain that radiates to the back and inside of your thigh
pain when your knees touch as you lie on your side
pain located a few inches below the kneecap, in the center of it, or behind it
...CREST Syndrome:
Blanching, blueness, or redness of fingers and toes in response to heat and cold
Pain, stiffness, and swelling of fingers and joints
Skin thickening and shiny hands and forearm
Skin is hard
Tight and mask-like facial skin
Ulcerations on fingertips or toes
Esophageal reflux or heartburn
Difficulty swallowing
Bloating after meals
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Constipation
Shortness of breath
...Degenerative Joint Disease:
Many changes with degenerative joint disease develop without symptoms over a long period of time.
symptoms vary when the joint is involved
Subtle development of morning stiffness is often an early symptom.
As OA progresses, there is pain with movement of the involved joint.
Pain and stiffness become more severe with activity, and improve with a proper amount of rest.
Decreased range of motion of the joints
The patient may have difficulty with brushing teeth, combing hair, or opening a jar
The joints, such as the fingers or knees, may become unstable, causing them to buckle or lock.
The fingers, spine, hips, knees, or ankles can all be affected, and may be tender to the touch.
Neck or back stiffness may be present
There may be swollen or painful joints around the fingers or knees
Hip or knee pain may cause a limp when walking
Popping sound or cracking sounds may be heard when moving the joint
With OA of the spine, such as in the neck, there may be headaches, neck stiffness, pain, and pressure on the nerve roots, resulting in a tingling or pins and needle like sensation in the fingertips or hands.
...Felty's Syndrome:
General feeling of discomfort
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Unintentional weight loss
Pale-looking skin
Joint swelling, stiffness, pain, & deformity
Recurrent infections
Eye burning or discharge
...Fibromyalgia:
sleep disturbances
headaches
impaired memory
dizziness
diarrhea and/or constipation
anxiety or depression
...Gonococcal Arthritis:
Fever
Lower abdominal pain
Migrating joint pain
Pain in the hands or wrists
Pain or burning on urination
Single joint pain
Skin rash
...Gout:
Warmth
pain
swelling
extreme tenderness in a joint, usually a big toe joint
...Juvenile Arthritis:
persistent joint swelling
pain
stiffness
limping in the morning
high fever
lymph node swelling
light pink rash
...Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis:
back pain, usually most severe at night during rest
early morning stiffness
bending forward tends to relieve the pain
inability to take a deep breath, if the joints between the ribs and spine are affected
appetite loss
weight loss
fatigue
fever
anemia
pain at the site of attachment of muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons to bone
joint pain, particularly in the legs
vague pain, usually in the buttocks, thighs, heels, or near the shoulders
eye inflammation that is painful and causes redness and light sensitivity; may have frequent recurrences of eye inflammation
organ damage, such as the heart, lungs, and eyes
...Legg Calve Perthes Disease:
Knee pain which may be the only initial symptom
Persistent thigh or groin pain
Wasting of muscles in the upper thigh
Apparent shortening of the leg, or legs of unequal length
Hip stiffness that restricts movement in the hip
Difficulty walking, walking with a limp
Limited range of motion
...Medial Plica Syndrome:
Pain and swelling in the knee
A “clicking” sensation
A locking or weakness of the knee
Stiffness or tight sensation
Tenderness on the inner side of the knee
...Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD):
swollen fingers
joint pain
Raynaud’s phenomenon (purplish rash on the face)
fatigue
...Myofascial Pain Syndrome:
Deep, aching pain in a muscle
Pain that persists or worsens
Muscle stiffness
Joint stiffness near the affected muscle
Area of tension in your muscle that may feel like a knot or tight spot and may be particularly sensitive to touch
Difficulty sleeping due to pain
...Neonatal Lupus:
Achy joints with swelling
Extreme fatigue
Unexplained rashes
Unexplained rashes that turn to sores, then scar
Butterfly rash across nose and cheeks
Anemia
Pain in the chest when deep breathing
Ulcers inside the mouth and nose
Photosensitivity
Heart/lung disorders
...Osgood Schlatter's Disease:
Swelling at the bony bit at the top of the shin just below the kneecap.
Tenderness and pain on that part of the knee during and after exercise.
Pain when contracting the quadriceps against resistance or when contracting the muscles with the leg straight.
...Osetoarthritis:
Pain
Stiffness
Limited joint motion
Tenderness and occasional swelling
Joint deformity
Joint cracking
...Patellofemoral Pain:
Initially be present only as you begin physical activity or just after an intense workout
Increase as you step up the intensity of your activity
Progress to be present before, during and after physical activity
Make going up and down stairs painful
Become a constant ache that can make it difficult to sleep at night
...Piriformis Syndrome:
A dull ache in the mid-rear
Pain down the back of the leg
Pain when walking up stairs or inclines
Increased pain after prolonged sitting
...Polyarteritis Nodsa:
Fatigue
Weakness
Fever
Abdominal pain
Decreased appetite
Unintentional weight loss
Muscle aches
Joint aches
...Polymyalgia Rheumatica:
Fatigue
Unintentional weight loss
Weakness or a general feeling of being unwell
Sometimes, a slight fever
low red blood cell count
...Potts Disease:
Back pain is localized
Fever
Night sweats
Anorexia
Weight loss
...Prepatellar Bursitis:
Pain and tenderness on the kneecap and just below it.
Kneecap may be swollen and warm to the touch.
Difficulty kneeling.
An abscess or fluid filled lump may be visible over the patella.
For chronic Prepatellar bursitis there may be a tender lump floating underneath the skin on the kneecap
...Psoriatic Arthritis:
Nail abnormalities
Skin lesions
Joint swelling and joint pain
Pain and swelling at the site of attachment of tendons to bone
...Rehumatoid Arthritis:
fatigue
Joint pain
Joint swelling
Joints that are tender to the touch
Red and puffy hands
Firm bumps of tissue under the skin on your arms
Morning stiffness that lasts at least 30 minutes
Fever
Weight loss
...Reiter's Syndrome:
Pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints
Skin rashes
Swelling of fingers and toes
Thickened fingernails & toenails
Fever and chills
Inflammation of the eye
Inflammation where the tendon attaches to the bone
Inflammation & pain in the lower back or pelvic area
Inflammation of the bladder or urinary tract
Genital sores & blisters
...Scheuermann's Disease:
Mild back pain
Fatigue
Tenderness and stiffness in the spine
Round back appearance
Difficulty breathing (in severe cases)
...Scleroderma:
Gradual hardening, thickening & tightening of the skin
Skin discoloration
Numbness of extremities
Shiny skin
Small white lumps under the surface of the skin
...Septic Arthritis:
Fever
Shaking chills
Severe pain in the affected joint, especially when you move that joint
Swelling of the affected joint
Warmth in the area of the affected joint
...Sjogrens Syndrome:
Dry eyes
Dry mouth
Dental cavities
Fatigue
Enlarged parotid glands
Difficulty swallowing or chewing
Change in sense of taste
Hoarseness
Oral yeast infections, such as candidiasis
Skin rashes or dry skin
Vaginal dryness
Dry cough that doesn't produce sputum
Joint pain, swelling and stiffness
...Spondylolysis:
Neck pain
Pain spreading from neck down arms
Lumbar pain
Lower back pain
Leg pain
Arm pain
Stiff neck
Stiff lumbar region
Muscle weakness
Arm weakness
Movement difficulty
Muscle spasms around the spine
...Tennis Elbow:
Pain that radiates from the outside of your elbow into your forearm and wrist
Pain when you touch or bump the outside of your elbow
Pain when you extend your wrist
A weak grip
A painful grip during certain activities, such as shaking hands or turning a doorknob
...Tuberculous Arthritis:
Low-grade fever
Excessive sweating, especially at night
Weight loss or loss of appetite
Joint swelling
Warm, tender joints
Decreased joint mobility
Spinal mass, numbness, tingling, or weakness of the legs
...Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease:
Weight loss
Fatigue
Low-grade fevers
Rash
Joint pain
Joint swelling
Color changes of hands and feet with cold exposure, known as Raynaud’s
