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25 possible causes of 'Swollen joints'

1. Joint Swelling
Joints are the structures that connect two or more bones in your body. They are found in the hips, the knees,...

Symptoms:

  • Swollen joints
2. What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, causes inflammation of the joints in the body. Explore our doc...

Symptoms:

  • Joint tenderness
  • Swollen ankle
  • Knee stiff
  • Chronic pain
  • Swollen joints
3. Bursitis
Bursae are fluid-filled sacs found in your joints. They surround the areas where tendons, skin, and muscle ti...

Symptoms:

  • Knee pain
  • Joint erythema
  • Foot pain
  • Arm pain
  • Swollen joints
4. Dislocations
A dislocation occurs when the bones that are usually be connected at a joint separate. You can dislocate a va...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Chronic pain
  • Wrist pain
  • Elbow pain
  • Knee pain
  • Swollen joints
5. Gout Overview
More than 8 million Americans suffer from gout, and incidence of the disease has increased by about half in t...

Symptoms:

  • Chills
  • Foot pain
  • Joint tenderness
  • Arm pain
  • Swollen joints
6. Tendon Sheath Inflammation (Tenosynovitis)
A tendon is a type of fibrous tissue connects your muscles to your bones. These tissues help control actions ...

Symptoms:

  • Shoulder pain
  • Chronic pain
  • Arm pain
  • Hip stiff
  • Swollen joints
7. Sjogren's Syndrome
In a healthy body, the immune system attacks foreign bacteria or invaders. Sometimes the immune system starts...

Symptoms:

  • Swollen joints
  • Vaginal itching
  • Brittle nails
  • Swallowing problem
  • Tired
8. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The immune system normally fights off dangerous infections and bacteria to keep the body healthy. An autoimmu...

Symptoms:

  • Chronic pain
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Involuntary movements
  • Mouth lesions
  • Swollen joints
9. Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of the joints (the points where bones meet) in one or more areas of the body. There...

Symptoms:

  • Bursitis
  • Joint erythema
  • Knee stiff
  • Inflamed joint
  • Swollen joints
10. Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview
Learn about rheumatoid arthritis information, causes, symptoms and treatments. Explore our doctor-reviewed ar...

Symptoms:

  • Hand deformities
  • Morning stiffness
  • Joint deformity
  • Deformity of toe
  • Swollen joints
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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