10 Dermatomyositis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Arthralgia
Arthralgia is the medical term for joint pain. It can occur because of injury, illness, or infection. Some causes of joint pain include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatic fever, osteoarthritis, gout, septic arthritis, and hemarthrosis.
It also could be a side effect of certain medications. In dermatomyositis, approximately 30 percent of patients experience arthralgia that is generally mild. Arthralgia can be relieved symptomatically with painkillers, such as paracetamol or NSAIDs. Ice packs or heat therapy may also help.
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