Joint pain can affect one or more joints. Arthritis(inflammation
of joints) Bursitis Muscle pain Stiffness in a joint; Pain -
joints; Arthralgia Joint pain can be caused by many types of
injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can
be very bothersome. Joint pain may also be caused by -
Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritisand lupus
Bursitis Chondromalacia patellae Gout(especially found in the
big toe) - Infectious diseases, including Epstein-Barr viral
syndrome Hepatitis Influenza - Lyme disease - Injury, including
fracture Osteoarthritis Osteomyelitis Septic arthritis
Tendinitis - Unusual exertion or overuse, including strains or
Review Date: 05/04/2010 Reviewed By: Mark James Borigini, MD,
Rheumatologist in the Washington, DC Metro area. Review provided
by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.