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Dolor articular - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Rigidez de una articulación; Dolor de las articulaciones; Artralgia

Definición:

El dolor articular puede afectar una o más articulaciones.

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Consideraciones generales:

El dolor articular puede ser causado por muchos tipos de lesiones o afecciones y, sin importar la causa, puede ser muy molesto.

La artritis reumatoidea es un trastorno autoinmunitario que ocasiona rigidez y dolor en las articulaciones. La osteoartritis es la degeneración del cartílago en una articulación y el crecimiento de espolones óseos, lo cual es muy común en adultos mayores de 45 años y puede causar dolor articulatorio.

El dolor articular también puede ser causado por la bursitis (inflamación de las bolsas). Las bolsas son sacos llenos de líquido que amortiguan y sirven de almohadilla a las prominencias óseas, permitiendo el libre movimiento de músculos y tendones sobre el hueso.

Causas comunes:

  • Reviewed last on: 5/4/2010
  • Mark James Borigini, MD, Rheumatologist in the Washington, DC Metro area. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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