In addition to joint pain, arthritis also causes swelling of the joints and a reduction in flexibility. It is important to point out that people with arthritis may experience arthralgia, but many people with arthralgia may not have arthritis. Types of Arthritis â¢ Peripheral Arthritis.RTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN Aching or pain in the joints (without swelling) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is called arthralgia. Between 10% to 20% of people with IBD have joint pain at some point. Arthralgia can occur in various joints of the body, such as the knees, ankles, and hands.