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Joint Swelling

Health Encyclopedia: Joint Swelling

Definition

Joint swelling is the build up of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint.

Alternative Names

Swelling of a joint; Knee swelling; Toe swelling; Finger swelling; Hip swelling

Considerations

Joint swelling may occur along with joint pain.

Common Causes

Osteoarthritis
Trauma
Acute gouty arthritis (gout)
Chronic gouty arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis ...

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Expert & Community Posts

I've Got Rhythm, I've Got Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...arthritis patients experiencing stiffness, joint pain, joint swelling and depression. As... Read more »

Can I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus?

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

... “In lupus, joint pain (arthralgia) is common. Joint swelling (arthritis) may be present in... Read more »

Exciting News!!!

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...if this works to lessen the pain, stiffness, and joint swelling I have from RA while also... Read more »

Prednisone, the Dirty Little Secret, Becomes More Respectable

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...rheumatoid arthritis. Patients report decreased joint swelling and tenderness, and researchers... Read more »

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Health Guide

...swelling; Toe swelling; Finger swelling; Hip swelling Home Care For unexplained soft tissue joint swelling, contact your health care provider. Follow prescribed therapy to treat the... Read more »

Joint swelling

Swelling of a joint; Knee swelling; Toe swelling; Finger swelling; Hip swelling Prevention Read more »

Viral arthritis

joint pain and joint swelling of one or more joints Signs and tests A physical examination shows joint inflammation. A serology for viral agents... Read more »

Osteoarthritis

...onset of deep aching joint pain worse after exercise or weight bearing often relieved by rest joint swelling limited movement morning stiffness grating of the joint with... Read more »

Fungal arthritis

Mycotic arthritis Symptoms Joint swelling Joint stiffness Joint pain Arthritis ... Read more »

Images

Shoulder joint

Related News

Old, new med combos effective against RA

October 03, 2008

A new study suggests that combining an older synthetic medication with a newer biologic med may work best to ease the joint swelling and tenderness... Read summary »

Rose hips may ease arthritis

September 29, 2008

Two new studies have found that the active ingredient in rose hips may help protect and possibly rebuild joint tissue damaged by osteoarthritis (OA)... Read summary »

Study: RA pain worse for women than men

September 16, 2008

Women who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience more pain than men who have the condition, even though the visible symptoms of the... Read summary »

Higher, more frequent Remicade doses may ease RA

October 03, 2008

Higher or more frequent doses of Remicade may help reduce rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients' joint pain and swelling, new research suggests. Most RA... Read summary »

T-cell vaccination for RA shows promise in clinical trial

October 02, 2008

A trial conducted in China has found that a T-cell vaccination reduced joint tenderness and swelling in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The... Read summary »

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