Joint swelling
Alternative names:
finger swelling; hip swelling; knee swelling; swelling of a joint; toe swelling
Definition:
Soft tissue swelling in one or more joints.
Considerations:
Joint swelling may or may not occur along with joint pain.
Common causes:
Note: There may be other causes of joint swelling. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as location, quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for joint swelling, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.
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