Don't Ignore Early Warning Signs Of Arthritis Symptoms

When you get an ache in your knee, it's very easy to just assume it's arthritis. But what are the symptoms of arthritis? Your body can ache for lots of different reasons, so it's sensible to get any ongoing pain checked out. Arthritis symptoms are many and varied, so it's not always obvious that something is being caused by arthritis, if you have one or more less common symptoms.

The first step is to visit your doctor. It's important to let your doctor know if there's a history of arthritis in your family. Make sure you keep track of where and when the arthritis symptoms are occurring. It's also good to note what type of pain you are feeling - is it general stiffness in a joint? Or are you actually experiencing pain when you move the joint? Keep track of any obvious patterns to your arthritis symptoms, such as whether the pain gradually improves through the day, or whether it's worse right before wet weather. If your arthritis symptoms only last a day then disappear for weeks before returning, then tell your doctor that.

Initially, your arthritis symptoms may be so mild that there will be some doubt about whether it's actually arthritis at all. That's okay, and not unusual. You should still get it checked out by your doctor, just in case the problem is being caused by something entirely different. A whole range of problems can cause pain in various parts of your body, and it's important to make sure the cause is pinpointed, so that it can be dealt with more effectively.

If you find that you're getting arthritis symptoms in one particular joint, think back and try to remember whether that particular joint has recently suffered a knock or blow. Perhaps you've been undertaking a new activity, which could have caused those particular muscles to be feeling a bit sore and tender? The thing with arthritis symptoms is that over time, they recur. So if it's possible that your current pain has been caused by a recent event, it's quite possible you don't have arthritis at all. Again, visit your doctor so that you can discuss the situation and determine what the most likely cause could be.