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Stiff Joint

Health Encyclopedia: Fungal Arthritis

Alternative Names

Mycotic arthritis

Symptoms

Joint swelling
Joint stiffness
Joint pain
Arthritis
Swelling of the ankles, feet, and legs

Signs and tests

Culture of joint fluid that grows fungus
Joint x-ray showing joint changes
Synovial biopsy showing fungus
Positive antibody test (serology) for fungal disease
Skin tests

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Expert & Community Posts

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

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

With apologies to George Gershwin, I thought it might be nice to review with you the importance of... Read more »

Why Your Joints Are Stiff or Painful in the Morning

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

"My knee feels stiff when I sit for a long time and it hurts to get up. But, after I walk for a... Read more »

Exciting News!!!

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

Did that headline grab your attention? It would me if I knew the person behind the computer... Read more »

Is joint and muscle pain a common side affect of Imitrex?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question: Is joint and muscle pain a common side affect of Imitrex?For treatment of 4-5... Read more »

Drinking with Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

In early June, and for weeks since, news outlets have been writing about a... Read more »

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Health Guide

Joint pain

Stiffness in a joint; Pain - joints; Arthralgia Prevention Read more »

Blastomycosis

...discomfort, uneasiness, or ill-feeling (malaise) Unintentional weight loss Joint stiffness and joint pain Muscle stiffness and pain Rash ... Read more »

Hospital-acquired pneumonia

...appetite Nausea and vomiting General discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feeling (malaise) Joint stiffness and joint pain (rare) Muscular stiffness (rare) ... Read more »

Rheumatoid lung disease

...associated with this disease include the following: Joint swelling Joint stiffness Joint pain Skin nodules Signs and tests The doctor may... Read more »

Acute gouty arthritis

Gouty arthritis - acute; Gout - acute Symptoms Joint pain Begins suddenly Affects one or more joints (hip... Read more »

Images

Shoulder joint

Medications

Daypro Oral Uses and How to Use

Oxaprozin is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication... Read more »

Lodine Oral Uses and How to Use

...conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This ... Read more »

Relafen Oral Uses and How to Use

Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This... Read more »

Anaprox Oral Uses and How to Use

...menstrual cramps. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis,... Read more »

Naprosyn Oral Uses and How to Use

...menstrual cramps. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis,... Read more »

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Get Moving to Ward Off Arthritis

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Driving safely with arthritis

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Arthritis can make driving a challenge because of stiff and swollen joints and the condition's ability to make it hard for you to see cars beside or... Read summary »

Sticking it to Osteoarthritis

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