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Summary
Definition
Alternative names
Causes
Considerations
Care
When to contact a medical professional
What to Expect at Your Office Visit
References
Disclaimer

Definition

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

Alternative names

Swelling of a joint

Causes

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

Definition

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

Alternative names

Swelling of a joint

Causes

Joint swelling may be caused many different things, including:

Considerations

Joint swelling may occur along with joint pain.

Care

For unexplained soft tissue joint swelling, contact your health care provider. Follow prescribed therapy to treat the underlying cause.

When to contact a medical professional

Call your health care provider if any of the following occurs:

Severe, unexplained joint pain
Severe, unexplained stiffness or swelling, especially if accompanied by other unexplained symptoms

What to Expect at Your Office Visit

Your health care provider will obtain your medical history and will perform a physical examination. The joint(s) will be closely examined. You will be asked questions about your joint swelling, such as:

Location
- Which joint is swollen?
- Is more than one joint swollen?
Time pattern
- When did the joint swelling develop?
- Is it always swollen or does it come and go?
- Is this the first time you have had swollen joints?
Quality
- How swollen is the area?
- If you press over the swollen area with a finger, does it leave a dent after you take the finger away?
Aggravating factors
- What makes the swelling worse?
- Is it any worse in the morning or at night?
- Does exercise make it worse?
Relieving factors
- What make the swelling better?
- Does elevating the affected body part make the swelling go down?
- Is it better if you use an elastic wrap?
- What home treatment have you tried? How effective was it?
Other
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Is there joint pain?
- Is there fever?
- Is there a rash?

Tests to diagnose the cause of joint swelling may include:

Blood studies (such as a CBC or blood differential)
Joint x-rays
Joint aspiration and examination of joint fluid

References

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Review Date: .8/12/2008

Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.8/12/2008

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Mistletoe

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Knee Injuryy
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Being sore following exercise, & bones popping
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  ...oken off and was floating around in the joint. It was a bit like walking with a pebble in your shoe. They gave me a general anaesthetic, went in and retrieved the offending piece. That was sev... Read More
Rash?
- Posted On February 23, 2009 06:28:39 PM
  ...ls, sweats, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, joint pain, or muscle aches, should be evaluated by a physician as soon as possible. Any rash that causes excessive itching or burning or lasts 2 weeks o... Read More
- Posted On February 26, 2009 08:58:39 AM
  ...appened to you but it was a redness and swelling over my entire body. It started with an iching in my hands while I was on the treadmill. From there it got worse until it sent me to the ER becas... Read More
Fortune 500 today...
Went home with the intention of doing my GPP, but instead it was the night my wife decided we should move the office into the loft and do the whole nursery. Had to be done sometime, just didn't le...
- Posted On February 3, 2008 06:31:26 AM
  ...ughest workout of you life on a swollen joint! Read More
- Posted On February 2, 2008 12:07:43 PM
  Did it! 27:03 to finish the whole thing. So tired when I got done that I couldn't pick up anything, even my water bottle, without my hands shaking violently. That lasted for about half an hour. ... Read More
Introducing myself
...of back pain and my ankles and feet are swelling because of it. I just can't seem to get motivated to work out because it hurts too bad. Plus I work all day and then take care of my son alone. I...
- Posted On August 10, 2007 06:04:08 AM
  Welcome. If you're having problems with joint pain, try water aerobics classes or something like that. The water provides good resistance, and you won't be putting so much pressure on your joints. ... Read More
- Posted On August 10, 2007 11:23:10 AM
  Hi! I had a lot of problems with joint pain after I had my daughter that lasted about 9 or 10 months. I have found that getting active and pulling my body into better shape has really helped with... Read More
Anyone else have knee issues?
...e for me. My left knee decided to start swelling on Saturday. No particular reason. I've stayed off it, alternating tylenol and advil, ice. It's tight on the front till I move around a little th...
- Posted On April 21, 2008 07:16:21 AM
  ...ving hip issues so I'm starting on that joint stuff they sell. I'll let you all know if it helps. I know mine is arthritis. Read More
- Posted On April 21, 2008 06:19:51 AM
  Sounds like arthritis it rearing it's ugly head in your knee. Read More
Running Injury
Hi Everyone, I just finished the 9-week Couch-to-5k running program and was very careful not to push myself too fast. I'm now running about 10 miles a week and am looking to increase that slowly...
- Posted On January 3, 2008 11:33:03 AM
  ...tretching can also injure you further. Joint injuries are of a tricky sort, just ask anyone here (myself included.. stupid knee). Personally, I would rest for a week, begin a stretching rout... Read More
- Posted On January 3, 2008 01:22:29 PM
  ...orse shape. Do you have popping in the joint or just pain? Also not a doctor, but it could be that you have a bone spur or some other abnormality that is rubbing the tendon, which will eve... Read More
Getting Fit with Jillian

...nd Raynaud's disease have reported less joint stiffness, swelling, tenderness, and overall fatigue when taking omega-3s. This fat may inhibit the production of carcinogens within the body, t...
fibromyalgia
can anyone here relate to having fibromyalgia ? I have had it for over 10 years and trying to exercise is so hard hoping to lose 50lbs by march is that possible? please reply
- Posted On November 13, 2007 03:48:48 PM
  ...hondritis (swelling in the rib/sternum "joint") as well- common with FMS and I also have Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)- a disorder with the heart valve- that is seen in at least 60% of FMS patient... Read More
- Posted On November 11, 2007 11:17:28 PM
  me!!! I've had FMS since breaking my neck (at C2) in 2001. neck injuries can trigger FMS... um, march is what... 4 months away? thats like 12.5 lbs a month... seems doable to me, IMO... but med... Read More
Collie thanks for the advice!!!
...artlidge and bone spurs than... The swelling has gone down some and is slowly starting and is feeling a little bit better... I am hoping to be able to go to Slim & Tone tomorrow and maybe ju...
- Posted On October 21, 2007 01:17:22 PM
  ...e that extra weight puts strain on your joints. Maybe he was rude in the way he said it, but the message was ture, but you need to find a doc who is sympathetic and can tell you difficult thi... Read More
- Posted On October 21, 2007 06:13:23 PM
  ...about weight-bearing/stressing the knee joint, as if there is a problem there, the internal friction can worsen it. If you have pain with the exercise or your knee gets worse, don't do it anymor... Read More
Happy birthday Momma
Today is Ken's birthday as well. I took the day off cuz I had a dr's appointment. I have cyst on the sheath that surrounds the tendon in 1 finger. I had this before and knew that they would inje...
- Posted On October 3, 2008 05:21:12 PM
  ...cyst is a tumor or swelling on top of a joint or the covering of a tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). It looks like a sac of liquid (cyst). Inside the cyst is a thick, sticky, clear, ... Read More
- Posted On October 3, 2008 12:43:41 PM
  moose, glad you are OK. Thats to bad that the lunches are not good, they should make them at least edible for the kidies Read More
Stay Active!
... against breast cancer *Help control joint swelling and pain from arthritis *Reduce mild to moderate anxiety and depression *Promote psychological well-being *Help you handle stress ...
- Posted On April 13, 2008 03:31:35 PM
  Welcome back. I hope all is well. Read More
- Posted On April 13, 2008 04:14:34 PM
  Yes, welcome back and hope you are feeling better!! Read More
Exercise
...osting for weekending 10/5/08. I've had joint swelling most of the week haven't been working through it like I should have.have to see the M.D. see whats going on.Having lot of extemporized mus...
- Posted On October 6, 2008 04:44:02 AM
  Ooops--sorry. Read More
- Posted On October 6, 2008 06:26:43 AM
  good going Jim; hope you heal up. Read More

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