US Medical Term · symptoms
Joint Pain
Dolor articular
Also: Dolor en las articulaciones (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Joint Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor articular |
| Chinese (中文) | 關節痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 관절통 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau khớp |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit sa kasukasuan |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor nas articulações |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดข้อ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 関節痛 |
What it means
Joint pain refers to discomfort, aching, or soreness in any of the body's joints, such as the knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, or wrists. The pain may be mild or severe, short-lived or long-lasting. Common causes include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, bursitis, injury, or infection. Joints may also feel swollen, stiff, warm, or red. Rest, ice, over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, and gentle exercise can help mild cases. See a provider if the joint is very swollen or hot, the pain follows an injury, limits your daily activities, or does not improve within a few days.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My joints have been aching for the past month, especially in the morning.
Mis articulaciones han estado doliendo durante el último mes, especialmente por la mañana.
I have joint pain and swelling in my knees and wrists.
Tengo dolor articular e hinchazón en las rodillas y las muñecas.
The joint pain makes it hard for me to go up and down stairs.
El dolor articular me dificulta subir y bajar escaleras.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M25 Other joint disorder, not elsewhere classifiedRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026