Leg joint pain may be caused by gout, but it may also be caused by rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases.
1. Gout: gout is a joint and soft tissue disease, interictal period can be no obvious clinical symptoms, while the acute attack can appear joint pain, joint swelling, local skin temperature rise and other symptoms.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis: rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease, the main clinical manifestation is erosive, symmetrical polyarthritis, patients often involve the toes, knees, wrists and other joints, can cause joint swelling, morning stiffness, joint pain and other symptoms.
3. Rheumatoid arthritis: patients infected with hemolytic streptococcus may cause reactive arthritis, and common symptoms include joint pain and fever.
Joint pain in the legs may also be caused by other reasons, and it is recommended that patients with this symptom go to orthopedics, rheumatology and immunology departments of regular hospitals for detailed consultation.