10 Causes of Joint Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an infectious disease spread by ticks. It is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia. The most common sign of infection is erythema migrans, observed in 70 to 80 percent of those infected.
Other associated symptoms include headache, fever, tiredness, and may eventually progress to joint pain, severe headaches, neck stiffness, heart palpitations, and the loss of ability to move one or both sides of the face. Despite treatment, about 10 to 20 percent of individuals continue to experience joint pains, tiredness, and memory issues for about 6 months.
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