Thursday, 18 November 2010

Diagnosing Joint Pain

It is important to determine the cause of your joint pain and you should seek the professional medical care, advice, or diagnosis of your doctor - as this will help determine the best course of treatment for you.

Various tests may be performed to locate the root of the problem and may include some or all of the following - a physical examination, clinical history check, X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, bone scans, and blood or urine tests.

These tests will enable your doctor to determine the causes of your joint pain.

Remember - joint pain is a symptom of damage and not a cause or diagnosis.

Typical symptoms of joint pain include but are not limited to:

• Tender to the touch
• Hot to the touch
• Inflammation or swelling
• Bruising
• Restricted movement at that joint

AK Smith is a freelance writer and author.
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The information in this blog is for informational purposes only and is in no way intended to replace the professional medical care, advice, diagnosis or treatment of your doctor.
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