A.I. Health Assistant Causes for Joint Stiffness
The list below shows results from the use of our A.I. Health Assistant by Buoy users who experienced joint stiffness. This list does not constitute medical advice.
1.Ankle Arthritis
Arthritis of the ankle is a degenerative joint disorder occurring in the ankle. It presents with joint pain and stiffness that is typically worse with activity.
Arthritis is considered irreversible, but symptoms can be effectively managed with treatment. Newer, more effective treatment options have become available in recent years.
- Rarity:
- Uncommon
- Top Symptoms:
- swollen ankle, swollen foot, joint stiffness, pain in one ankle, ankle stiffness
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
2.Mild / Moderate Hip Arthritis
Arthritis of the hip is inflammation of one or more of the joints in the hip. Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the primary symptoms of arthritis. Hip arthritis can make it hard to do many everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. It is a major cause of lost work time and a serious disability for many people.
Varies with treatment
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- hip pain, difficulty walking, pain in one hip, limping, groin pain
- Symptoms that always occur with mild/moderate hip arthritis:
- hip pain
- Symptoms that never occur with mild/moderate hip arthritis:
- severe hip pain
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
3.Knee Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of the joints. Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the primary symptoms of arthritis. Any joint in the body may be affected by the disease, but it is particularly common in the knee.
Knee arthritis is a chronic problem once it develops.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- pain in both knees, knee stiffness, knee instability, swollen knee, morning joint stiffness
- Symptoms that always occur with knee arthritis:
- pain in both knees
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
4.Lower Back Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, most often simply called arthritis, is a disease of cartilage. In joints, where bones touch and move against one another, cartilage helps provide lubrication for smooth movement, and acts as a shock absorber. Cartilage is also present in between vertebrae, which are the bones comprising the spine. Osteoarthritis of the spine, also known as degenerative joint disease, happens when the cartilage between vertebrae dries out and shrinks. The vertebrae are thus not as able to move smoothly against one another. The ability to walk and perform normal daily activities can be impaired due to inflammation and pain in the lower back.
Currently, there is no widely accepted cure for osteoarthritis, and medical care is centered on management of symptoms. General pain killers are likely to reduce pain symptoms in the short term (hours up to a day). Corticosteroid injections can reduce pain symptoms for months.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- lower back pain, spontaneous back pain, back pain that gets worse when straightening it, back pain from overuse
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
5.Shoulder Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of the joints. Pain, swelling, and stiffness are the primary symptoms of arthritis. Any joint in the body may be affected by the disease, including the shoulder joint.
Shoulder arthritis is a chronic problem once it develops.
- Rarity:
- Uncommon
- Top Symptoms:
- spontaneous shoulder pain, shoulder pain that gets worse at night, difficulty moving the shoulder, swollen shoulder
- Symptoms that always occur with shoulder arthritis:
- spontaneous shoulder pain
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
6.Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers. RA is an autoimmune disorder, meaning that it is caused by the immune system incorrectly attacking the joints when it shouldn't.
RA is a chronic disease which requires lifelong control.
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, depressed mood, joint pain, muscle aches, daytime sleepiness
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
7.Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. Some people who have psoriasis also get a form of arthritis (inflammation and swelling of joints) called psoriatic arthritis.
This type of arthritis can be managed with treatment, and permanent damage can be prevented. However, the underlying cause (psoriasis) is currently incurable.
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- shoulder pain, lower back pain, joint pain, upper back pain, hip pain
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
8.Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes widespread pain, tenderness, and fatigue.
Fibromyalgia is generally a lifelong condition
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, arthralgias or myalgias, anxiety, depressed mood, headache
- Symptoms that always occur with fibromyalgia:
- arthralgias or myalgias
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
9.Lupus
Lupus is a disease in which the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. This can damage joints, skin, blood vessels and organs.
Lupus is a chronic condition but symptoms can be managed.
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, nausea, anxiety, depressed mood, joint pain
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
10.Giant Cell Arteriis
Giant cell arteritis is a disorder that causes inflammation of arteries of the scalp, neck, and arms. It narrows the arteries, which keeps blood from flowing well.
Chronic but curable with variable duration
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, joint pain, new headache, fever, muscle aches
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
Questions Your Doctor May Ask About Joint Stiffness
- Q.Have you ever been diagnosed with diabetes?
- Q.Do you feel the joint stiffness as soon as you wake up in the morning?
- Q.What is your body mass?
- Q.Have you been feeling more tired than usual, lethargic or fatigued despite sleeping a normal amount?
If you've answered yes to one or more of these questions, try our joint stiffness symptom checker to find out more.
Take QuizJoint Stiffness Symptom Checker Statistics
People who have experienced joint stiffness have also experienced:
- 11% Pain in One Shoulder
- 4% Joint Pain
- 4% Fatigue
People who have experienced joint stiffness were most often matched with:
- 42% Mild / Moderate Hip Arthritis
- 42% Knee Arthritis
- 14% Ankle Arthritis
Source: Aggregated and anonymized results from visits to the Buoy AI health assistant (check it out by clicking on “Take Quiz”).