10 Causes of Joint Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #9: Septic Arthritis
Septic arthritis occurs when an outside infectious agent travels throughout the body via the bloodstream and enters the joint causing inflammation. Infectious agents include fungus, parasite, bacterium, or virus. The symptoms of septic arthritis include joint pain, redness, warmth, and decreased range of motion. Other associated symptoms of septic arthritis are weakness, headache, fever, and more.
Diagnosis can be achieved through aspiration of the joint fluid. Patients are initially treated with antibiotics such as ceftazidime, vancomycin, and ceftriaxone. Surgery is also an option.
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