Because they both deal with joint pain, the terms arthralgia and arthritis are sometimes used interchangeably.
Causes
There are many different reasons why people experience arthralgia.
Some of the potential culprits could include:
Arthralgia can also be environmental.
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That means your arthralgia, whatever the cause, can be triggered or worsened by changes in the weather.
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