Bursitis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in the knee. It occurs when the bursa, a small sac of fluid that cushions the joint, becomes inflamed. Bursitis is usually caused by overuse or repetitive motion. Symptoms of bursitis include pain, tenderness, stiffness, redness, or warmth around the joint. The symptoms are usually worse…
Hand Pain: Is it Arthritis, Gout, or Fibromyalgia?
It can be very limiting to live with hand pain, as it can make everyday tasks difficult to complete. Even simple things like opening a door or cooking dinner can become a challenge. It is tricky because if you are unable to make use of your hands, it slowly chips away at your independence –…
Wrist Pain: An Arthritis, Gout, or Fibromyalgia Condition
The wrist’s anatomy is complex, which makes it difficult to pinpoint the cause of wrist pain. While the main cause of wrist pain is overuse, other culprits tend to be medical conditions like arthritis, gout, and/or fibromyalgia. If you have no obvious injury or underlying medical condition, figuring out the cause of wrist pain can…
Bursitis in Elbow: Cause, Treatment, and Prevention
Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between bones and other tissues, such as muscles or tendons. They also help to reduce friction and protect the bones and tissues from wear and tear. Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the bursa, causing symptoms such as pain, tenderness, stiffness, and swelling in…
Ankle Pain Treatment: Surgical and Nonsurgical Approach
The ankle joint is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, synovial tissue, and other structures that help keep you moving every day. Ankle pain and discomfort can result when injury or disease affects any of these tissues. Depending on the cause (ranging from acute injuries such as a sprain to a chronic condition like arthritis),…
What Aggravates Hip Arthritis and What to Avoid?
Arthritis is a condition involving the inflammation of one or more joints, and it afflicts almost 60 million Americans or about 25% of the population. Any of your joints can be affected by any type of arthritis – the most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The hip, which is the largest ball-and-socket joint…
Most Common and Less Common Types of Inflammatory Hip Arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis is a type of chronic autoimmune disorder, and the term refers to any type of arthritis that is caused by an overactive immune system. Unlike noninflammatory arthritis – such as osteoarthritis, which occurs due to wear and tear of the cartilage in the joint – inflammatory arthritis can suddenly affect anyone of any…
Infections that Cause Hand Pain
Because we use our hands all day every day, they are prone to injuries like cuts, scratches, and scrapes. Such injuries, especially those that break the skin, put our hands at risk of hand infections because microorganisms can penetrate through these breaks. Hand infections are a common cause of hand pain and stiffness. Most hand…
How Does Knee Tendonitis Happen?
Knee tendonitis is one of the most common knee injuries that you can develop as an athlete during sports or as someone with an active lifestyle. Knee tendonitis, also known as “Jumper’s knee” and patellar tendonitis, is the inflammation of your knee tendon that links your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone (tibia). Let’s talk about…
Signs That Your Wrist Pain May Be Caused by Ganglion Cysts
Not all causes of wrist pain require medical attention, and most of the time, it goes away on its own. However, if your wrist pain lasts longer than a few days or is getting worse, it could be due to a medical problem such as a ganglion cyst. A ganglion cyst is a benign, fluid-filled…