M25.5: Pain in joint

Pain in joint, medically termed as arthralgia, refers to any discomfort, tenderness, or pain originating from any joint in the body - where two or more bones meet. This condition is a symptom rather than a disease itself and may result from a large number of medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis, inflammation, infection, or injury. Pain can range from mild to severe, and can be constant or intermittent, possibly involving one joint or several. The character of the pain can differ depending on the underlying cause, and might be described as dull, sharp, burning, or stabbing. In addition to pain, other symptoms such as joint swelling, stiffness, warmth or redness may be present and provide clues to the underlying disease process.