human
I've been experiencing a lot of joint pain lately. What could be the cause?
assistant
The most likely causes for joint pain are arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and gout. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that can cause stiffness, swelling, and pain. Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa sacs around the joints. Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons that connect muscles to bones. Gout is caused by uric acid crystals forming in the joints, causing intense pain and swelling.