Do not ignore joint pain

Friday 10th July 2009: Joint pins need immediate diagnosis and proper treatment said Dr KK Aggarwal President Heart Care Foundation of India and Director IMAAKN Sinha Institute.

Checklist for joint pain:
Which joint hurts, and which parts of the body are affected.
If the pain just began, and whether you've felt it before.
If the pain started severely or slowly, and if it is persistent or fluctuates.
Any recent injuries, fevers or illnesses.
What makes the pain feel better, and what makes it feel worse.
Any other symptoms, including numbness or stiffness.
Times of day that the pain is better, and times that it feels worse.
Any joint pain which improves with exercise, is more in the morning, is associated with joint deformity, should be reported to doctors immediately.