Joint diseases and problems
Joint problems can cause pain and make your joints stiff or swollen. They usually happen as a result of overuse, accidents or diseases. See below to learn more about the conditions that can affect your joints.
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Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that can affect the brain, heart, joints or kidneys. Learn about causes, diagnosis and treatment.
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Ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that mainly affects your spine. There’s no cure for AS, but treatments can help ease your symptoms.
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Arthritis
Arthritis is a term for a group of conditions that affect the joints in your body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for arthritis.
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Arthritis in children (juvenile idiopathic arthritis)
Learn about juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA or juvenile arthritis) – a type of chronic childhood arthritis.
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Back pain — an overview
Back pain is rarely caused by a serious medical problem but can significantly affect your wellbeing and quality of life. Learn how to manage it.
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Baker’s cysts
Baker's cysts are caused by fluid that comes from the knee joint. Here's how to treat the symptoms once diagnosed, and respond to complications.
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Bunions
A bunion is a bony lump that forms on the joint of your big toe, changing the joint's structure and making it bigger and stick out over time.
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Bursitis
Bursitis is the inflammation of the fluid-filled cushions (bursae) close to our joints, for example, the hip, elbow, knee, heel or shoulder.
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
People with Ehlers-Danlos have very loose joints and easily bruised or stretchy skin. Symptoms can be managed, but there is a higher risk of injury.
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes generalised pain in your muscles and bones, extreme tiredness and poor sleep.
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Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden pain and inflammation in joints – often your big toe. Read about how gout can be treated and prevented.
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Heel pain
A lot of people suffer from heel pain. Find out about symptoms, treatments, self-care options and when to seek medical attention from a specialist.
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Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is usually detected in babies, but adolescents and adults may also experience symptoms. Find out more about the disorder here.
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Hip pain
Hip pain is very common. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, treatments and self-care options and when to seek medical attention.
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Joint pain and swelling
Joint pain and swelling can affect any joint in the body. Learn more about managing pain and living well.
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Knee injuries
It can be easy to injure your knee and cause a strain or sprain. Find out how knee injuries are treated and can be managed at home.
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Knee pain
Knee pain is a common problem with many causes. Find out more about the symptoms of knee pain and when you should seek medical treatment.
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Leg pain
Leg pain is any ache or discomfort you get between your groin and ankle. Read here to find out more about leg pain symptoms, causes and treatment.
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Lupus
Lupus is a disease where your immune system attacks your own normal cells. Its cause is not yet entirely understood, but treatments are available.
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Neck pain
Neck pain is a common condition that can affect anyone. Neck pain can have different causes. Learn what can cause neck pain and how to treat it here.
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, ongoing condition that causes painful joints. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for OA.
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Paget's disease of bone
Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Perthes disease
Perthes disease is a painful condition of the hip that usually occurs in children. It can take time, but most children recover fully.
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Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica causes inflammation in the joints and the surrounding tissues. Learn more about its symptoms and the treatment options.
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Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects your joints. It usually occurs in people with psoriasis. Learn more about psoriatic arthritis here.
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Raynaud's phenomenon
Read about Raynaud's phenomenon, where parts of your body (often the fingers) change colour and feel numb and cool when you get cold or stressed.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis - find out more here.
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Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition. Learn more about the types of scleroderma and the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for scleroderma.
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Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain has many different causes. The pain may occur in the joint itself, or in the many muscles, tendons and ligaments in the shoulders.
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Sjögren’s syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune condition that commonly affects your eyes and salivary glands. Here's how your doctor may diagnose it.
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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Pain in the jaw or 'locking' of the jaw can be symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Learn more about TMJ symptoms and treatments.