Arthritis can occur as a symptom of many medical conditions. These conditions can vary widely and the one thing they all have in common is joint pain. It can have many causes and can affect joints anywhere in the body.

Let's see which are the most common diseases that can trigger joint inflammation and pain.

Tendonitis

It mainly affects the wrists and the back of the hands. It can be caused by regular, repetitive, monotonous fine motor movements such as typing, writing, carpentry, barista work, etc. Symptoms include pain in the wrists and the back of the hands and/or tingling and numbness of the fingers.

Fibromyalgia

Patients suffering from this condition experience severe chronic pain, fatigue, memory problems and mood swings in addition to arthritis. Persistent pain and fatigue can lead to depression and anxiety in some patients.

Lupus

An insidious autoimmune disease of unknown origin. The immune system attacks its own tissues and most often targets the joint. At the same time, patients may be sensitive to sunlight, report fatigue and have red patches on the face.

Osteoarthritis

This is the chronic, calcific arthritis that most people think of when they think of joint pain. A degenerative condition that develops as a result of trauma or the natural aging process. Most common symptoms are joint stiffness (especially in the morning or after rest), pain, swelling after exercise. Risk factors are overweight, bone injury and strain. Although movement can be painful, it is an important part of therapy. The health of the muscles and tendons around the joints must be maintained.

Osteoporosis

In this condition, bone tissue breaks down faster than it can rebuild. The skeleton weakens and the risk of fractures increases. Because it develops over years, it may remain unknown until a fracture occurs or body height is reduced.

Paget's disease

This is a slow progressive disease in which the bones are unable to grow properly and become very weak and deformed. It mainly affects the pelvis, spine, skull or limbs. If it affects one bone, it does not damage the others. Although the disease usually resolves itself, the deformity caused remains irreversible, leaving stiffness and pain.

Psoriatic arthritis

Experts estimate that about 30 per cent of people with psoriasis (itchy, scaly skin) also have arthritis. Although the cause of psoriasis is unknown, many people are susceptible to it and a family history is thought to be a risk factor.

Rheumatoid arthritis

An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own. In RA, the immune cells attack the synovial membrane, the insulation of the joints. The joint becomes swollen and inflamed, and cartilage and bone are damaged. Pain and stiffness are experienced. Both sides of the body are affected.

Arthritis

Tendons are the thick and sturdy structures that attach muscles to bones. You can develop tendonitis while playing sports such as tennis or running. Symptoms: pain and stiffness.

Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)

This is also an autoimmune disease that attacks healthy blood vessels. As the inflammation increases, the blood vessels narrow, causing fatigue and weakness. As the condition progresses, there is weight loss, paralysis and inflammation of the joints.