Are there any other diseases similar to osteoarthritis?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Joint pain, the main symptom of osteoarthritis, is a symptom of many other medical conditions, ranging from Lyme disease to lupus. The disease that may be most similar to osteoarthritis is rheumatoid arthritis. While their symptoms are similar, the causes of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are strikingly different. The former occurs primarily due to wear and tear on the joint. The latter, meanwhile, results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints.
Don't dismiss joint pain that persists. It could be osteoarthritis, but, then again, joint pain is also a symptom of even-scarier conditions, such as bone cancer. See a doctor, soon.
Joint pain, the main symptom of osteoarthritis, is a symptom of many other medical conditions, ranging from Lyme disease to lupus. The disease that may be most similar to osteoarthritis is rheumatoid arthritis. While their symptoms are... More -
Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Several other diseases have symptoms similar to osteoarthritis (OA). They include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that can cause pain in the joints. RA occurs when the immune system attacks the joints and muscles causing joint pain and stiffness.
- Lupus, an autoimmune disease like RA, that causes inflammation in the joints, as well as in the tendons, skin and other connective tissues.
- Gout, which occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the joints, and causes joint inflammation, pain and tenderness.
- Bursitis, which occurs when the bursa (a fluid-filled sac) in the joints is irritated, can also cause pain.
- Tendinitis, which occurs in the tendons from overuse or strenuous exercise, can cause pain, swelling and decreased motion in the affected joints.
A doctor can often distinguish between OA and other conditions using a physical exam and x-rays.
Several other diseases have symptoms similar to osteoarthritis (OA). They include: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that can cause pain in the joints. RA occurs when the immune system attacks the joints and muscles causing... More
