- Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.
- Cellulitis
Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin, causes red, tender skin that is usually swollen and warm.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Tendinitis
Tendinitis symptoms include muscle and tendon pain or stiffness close to a joint, and pain with movement.
- Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood in the tissue outside of a damaged blood vessel, usually after an injury.
- Gout
Gout is a buildup of uric acid in the joints, causing joint pain, fever, and hot, red, swollen joints.
- Bruise or contusion
Bruises, or contusions, cause skin discoloration, swelling and tenderness.
- Broken (fractured) hip
A broken hip is a break in the thighbone under the hip joint and causes pain and trouble or inability to walk.
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition that can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet.
- Chemical burns
A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.
- Burn (heat or fire)
Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.
- Thoracic spinal stenosis
Thoracic spinal stenosis can cause pain in your back and legs, loss of bladder or bowel function, and more.
- Spinal tumor
Spinal tumors can cause back pain, weakness, and numbness in the legs and arms, and more serious issues.