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Pain in the joints of course merely a symptom of the real problem. If there are other symptoms such as severe headaches, abdominal pain, fever, or chills, you should see all the symptoms to determine the cause. Here are five common causes of joint pain that is not caused by injury:

1. rheumatic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis)

Rheumatism is the most common cause of chronic joint pain. Contrary to popular belief, arthritis is not a disease typical of old age. Young people can also be affected by arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by damage to the body's autoimmune system to produce substances that cause inflammation, especially in the joints. Favorite body part that was attacked is the joints of fingers and toes and spine. Arthritis attacks the lining create inflammation and swelling of joints and gradually destroys the joint capsule, and then the tendon. The consequences in the end is a bone deformation and restriction of movement.