Joint pain once in a while or after heavy physical activities is fine. Almost everyone experiences it. But if you experience longer and more frequent spells of such pain, you shouldn\u2019t ignore them. It is because such pain could signify the progression of arthritis. But joint pain isn\u2019t the only early warning sign of arthritis. A few others also indicate the potential onset and development of arthritis. Let\u2019s look at a few prominent ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are seven critical early warning signs of arthritis you should remain watchful about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tenderness in joints has a close association with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune form of arthritis featuring persistent inflammation. In rheumatoid arthritis, the membrane protecting and lubricating joints undergoes inflammation, resulting in tenderness. One experiences joint tenderness with other signs like joint swelling, redness, warmth, joint pain, and joint effusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Redness in joints signifies inflammation. In situations like these, doctors usually suggest performing tests like erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein to determine the cause of inflammation, whether inflammatory arthritis or joint infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people may suffer from fever as an early sign of arthritis. The body usually develops a fever to combat infection or as a response to inflammatory arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feeling tired is normal. We all get tired after continuous work or physical activities. Normal fatigue alleviates after adequate rest. But in some cases, people feel tired even after taking sufficient rest. It could result from joint symptoms and inflammation. See a doctor if you feel fatigued persistently and for no reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hot or warm joints also signify inflammation, injury, or infection. The involvement of arthritis and warm joints denote a more severe condition, septic arthritis. It results from a fungal or bacterial infection in the joint or reactive arthritis caused due to a bacterial infection anywhere across the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some individuals hear a grating sound or sensation in the joints while performing movements. Such a sound or feeling indicates that the joint has worn down. Although more common in knee and hip joints, it can occur in other joints as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medically known as malaise, it is a general feeling of illness or lack of well-being. It could result from inflammation, persistent pain, or loss of mobility. It isn\u2019t associated with being negative, as many people think and wrongfully blame the person for it. Instead, it is a physical outcome of living with continuous and sharp pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit Ranka Hospital if you need specific information and a personalized treatment plan for arthritis. Our doctors will diagnose your condition and provide appropriate arthritis treatment. Call us at +91 20 2426 1600 to book a consultation appointment with us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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