Joint pain can be a minor discomfort or a major disabling pain. Knowing the cause is the first element of finding a way to treat it. There are many different causes of joint pain injury, over use, infection, and arthritis, are just a few of the possible causes.nnJoint pain can be due to an injury or overuse of the joint. The first thing you need to do when you have joint pain for over a week or accompanied by a fever is to consult your a doctor If the joint pain is accompanied by a fever, the consult with your doctor can be urgent, as this can be caused by an infection. You need to tell your doctor when the pain first started, any other injuries you may have received. Your doctor will determine what the pain is caused by and the best type of treatment. nnFibromyalgia is an acute chronic pain disorder that causes joint pain to several parts of the body. Depression can often manifest as physical pain. In Fibromyalgia pain management is often required. Sometimes, while one is suffering from emotional depression, they may also coincidentally suffer from back pain, joint pain and abdominal pain among other physical symptoms.nnIf an infection is the cause, you will receive antibiotic therapy as well as a pain reliever until the infection subsides. Physical therapy is not usually indicated unless it was a long term infection or one that caused some breakdown within the joint.nnJoint pains can be attributed to a serious problem or be a symptom of a serious disease such as gout, tendinitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or an infection. Taking over the counter medications like pain relievers are usually not enough to cure the pain, because it can become a chronic pain over time. This is why seeking out a physicians help is important.nnIf an infection is present then you will probably be put on antibiotics, and other medications to treat this. You will also be given pain medications to help you with the pain until the infection subsides. If it is due to a disease, the disease will be treated with medications and you will be given something to help with the pain as well. If you have an injury, that will be treated and physical therapy will also possibly be ordered to help you to gain back your range of motion.nnSurgery such as knee or hip replacements, are often done if the injury or disease is irreversible and this is the only way to keep you independent. You will require physical therapy and pain medications to get you through this treatment as well. Treatments are all geared to keeping you Independent.
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