Pain in both wrist joints and both knee joints

Apr 10, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Degenerative cartilage damage, along with reactive bone proliferation at the joint margins and subchondral bone, leads to degenerative osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking normal joint tissues, primarily resulting in joint symptoms. Gout occurs when excessive production or reduced excretion of uric acid in the body leads to elevated blood uric acid levels, causing deposition of urate crystals in the joints.

Generally, pain in both wrists and both knees may be caused by degenerative osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or other conditions. It is recommended to seek medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the exact underlying cause. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Degenerative Osteoarthritis

Conditions such as obesity or excessive joint loading can lead to degeneration and damage of articular cartilage, along with reactive hyperplasia of bone at the joint margins and subchondral bone, potentially resulting in degenerative osteoarthritis characterized primarily by joint pain and discomfort in limbs. Under medical guidance, treatments such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), acupuncture, or similar therapies may be used to promote local blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms.

2. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks normal joint tissues, leading primarily to joint symptoms accompanied by joint swelling and deformities. Under medical supervision, medications such as diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, loxoprofen sodium tablets, or celecoxib capsules may be prescribed to reduce joint swelling and pain.

3. Gout

Gout occurs when excessive production or reduced excretion of uric acid leads to elevated serum uric acid levels, causing deposition of urate crystals in joints or other tissues, triggering local inflammation and tissue damage, thereby resulting in joint pain. It is recommended to follow medical advice and take medications such as allopurinol tablets, febuxostat tablets, or benzbromarone tablets to reduce uric acid production and promote its excretion, thus relieving symptoms.

In addition, bone tumors may also cause pain in the limb joints. A thorough medical examination at a hospital is necessary to identify the specific cause and receive targeted treatment.