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Medical Conditions - Joint Stiffness

The leading cause of stiff joints is rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Other causes include obesity, bursitis, autoimmune disorders like lupus and gout. While in arthritis, the stiffness of joints is experienced after a prolonged lack of joint movement, like while getting up in the morning after a night's sleep. But as the day progresses and the joint engages in activities, the stiffness reduces. But in the case of joint stiffness due to infection, the stiffness increases as the day progresses. Hot compress after waking up, reducing weight, exercising regularly, and pain medications are some methods to control pain and stiffness at home.

All joint stiffness Q&A

How can elderly people with RA protect their joint mobility?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

At 46, do psoriatic arthritis symptoms worsen with time?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Skin and joint symptoms in psoriatic arthritis are not always correlated.

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Dr. Ahmed Othman

Dr. Ahmed Othman

I have rheumatoid arthritis. Are there natural ways to treat it?

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I am 38. How can I manage my joint pain and stiffness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your symptoms are very similar to those of inflammatory arthritis. It is most likely rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

How can I manage joint stiffness after hormone therapy?

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Why are my joints getting worse despite stable psoriasis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is actually no correlation between skin disease and joint pain in psoriasis.

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Dr. Ahmed Othman

Dr. Ahmed Othman

Why are my hands getting stiffer despite RA treatment?

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Dr. Ahmed Othman

Dr. Ahmed Othman

Can my daily habits worsen my rheumatoid arthritis flares?

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Dr. Ahmed Othman

Dr. Ahmed Othman

Why have my joints gotten worse despite normal reports?

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

What tests can confirm if I have rheumatoid arthritis?

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