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joint swelling - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Joint swelling is the build up of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint. ...
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joint swelling - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
joint swelling, The structure of a joint
The structure of a joint

Causes of joint swelling (Source: MedLinePlus)
Joint swelling may be caused many different things, including: Acute gouty arthritis (gout) ; Ankylosing spondylitis ; Chronic gouty arthritis ; Infection; Injury; Ludwig's angina ; Osteoarthritis; Pseudogout ; Psoriatic arthritis ; Reactive arthritis ; Rheumatoid arthritis ; Systemic lupus erythematosus . ...
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joint swelling - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
For unexplained soft tissue joint swelling, contact your health care provider. Follow prescribed therapy to treat the underlying cause. ...
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Further Reading on joint swelling
  • Gout - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Read about the goals for gout treatment... swelling that causes pressure in a large joint such as a knee or ankle, your doctor may relieve the pain and pressure by aspiration, in which a needle is...
  • Meniscus Tear - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    There are many factors to consider when deciding how to treat your torn meniscus , including the extent and location of the tear ,...pain and swelling in your knee that has not responded to other...
  • Stroke Rehabilitation - Overview ( WebMD )
    Is this topic for you ? This topic covers rehabilitation after a stroke . For information on stroke itself , see the topic Stroke . What ...I prevent sores and stiff joints ? How do I prevent and manage...
  • Groin Problems and Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    The groin areas are located on each side of the body in the folds where the abdomen joins the legs ...muscle strains or tears or may cause swelling , such as bursitis. Other causes of groin...caused by...
  • Fishhook Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Fishhook injuries often occur when you remove a slippery, flopping fish from your line...need stitches. Blood vessels, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints , or bones are injured. Signs of infection...


  • Knee Problems and Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Knee problems and injuries most often occur during sports or recreational activities , work - related ...home projects. The knee is the largest joint in the body. The upper and lower...falling on the...
  • Bunions - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal...enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big...
  • Finger,Hand,and Wrist Problems,Noninjury - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Everyone has had a minor problem with a finger , hand , or wrist . Most of the time our body movements do not cause problems , but ...used to describe symptoms such as pain, swelling , or tenderness that...
  • Arm Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Minor arm injuries are common . Symptoms often develop from everyday wear and tear , overuse , or an ...end of a long bone near a joint may harm the growth plate and needs...may be sudden and severe.
  • Elbow Injuries - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Everyone has had a minor elbow injury . You may have bumped your " funny bone " at the back of your elbow , causing shooting numbness ...and may include symptoms such as pain, swelling , numbness,


  • Knee Joint Replacement ( eMedicineHealth )
  • Tap, joint (aspiration) ( eMedicineHealth )

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