What causes joint pain?
Disease description:
Recently, the child has been growing rapidly, but has also been complaining of knee pain. Why do children experience joint pain? What are the causes of joint pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Joint pain is a common symptom that can be caused by various factors.
1. Inflammatory diseases: These include autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, as well as arthritis caused by infections. These conditions can cause redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the joints, and severe cases may affect joint function.
2. Degenerative changes: The most common is osteoarthritis. With aging, joint cartilage wears away and bone spurs develop, leading to narrowing of the joint space and resulting in pain and stiffness. In addition, long-term overuse of joints can accelerate joint degeneration.
3. Joint strain and cold exposure: Excessive fatigue or prolonged exposure of the joints to cold may cause joint pain. In such cases, applying heat and rest usually helps relieve symptoms.
4. Trauma: Traumatic injuries such as joint sprains, fractures, and dislocations can cause severe joint pain and limited mobility.
5. Calcium deficiency: A lack of calcium in the body may lead to osteoporosis, which can then cause joint pain.
6. Growing pains: In children and adolescents, growing pains are a common phenomenon, typically presenting as pain in the joints or muscles, possibly related to rapid bone growth.
