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Many illnesses can cause pain, including:
Arthritis: Arthritis pain often presents as joint stiffness, swelling, and aching that worsen with movement or after rest. It can affect one or more joints, with osteoarthritis commonly affecting the knees, hips, and hands. Arthritis UK provides clear information on how joint pain develops and when to seek medical advice.
Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain that often feels like deep aching or burning in multiple areas of the body. People also commonly report fatigue, poor sleep, and “fibro fog” — problems with memory and concentration. Mayo Clinic offers clear guidance on fibromyalgia symptoms and how the condition affects daily life.
Migraine: Migraine pain typically presents as intense, throbbing head pain often on one side of the head, paired with nausea, sensitivity to light, and sometimes visual disturbances called “aura.” NHS guidance explains the common symptoms of migraine, including aura, nausea, and sensitivity to light.
Peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy pain is caused by nerve damage and often feels like tingling, burning, stabbing, or numbness in the hands and feet. Symptoms like these are also described by NHS information on peripheral neuropathy
Sickle cell disease: Pain in sickle cell disease comes in the form of vaso-occlusive crises, where misshapen red blood cells block blood flow, leading to sudden, severe pain episodes in bones, chest, or abdomen. Pain intensity ranges from mild to excruciating, often requiring hospital care.
Multiple sclerosis: Pain in MS may appear as neuropathic burning, stabbing sensations, or musculoskeletal pain from muscle spasms and stiffness. The severity is judged by pain intensity, frequency of flare-ups, and impact on movement or daily living.
AIDS: Pain in people with HIV/AIDS may arise from infections, nerve damage, or side effects of long-term antiretroviral therapy. It often shows up as peripheral neuropathy, headaches, or abdominal pain.