Arthritis is medically speaking, inflammation (swelling) of the joints.many forms of arthritis can cause inflammation and swelling at some time and many have their origin in inflammation. You would be more accurate in saying that arthritis is often accompanied by swelling or inflammation , however this is not always the case. It depends on the form of arthritis and at other times the stage it is at.
Arthritis in the foot is an inflammation of the joints which cause stiffness and pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Foot swelling can be caused by a variety of illnesses and conditions. Diabetes, phlebitis, and a twisted ankle are some of the reasons. A doctor will need to evaluate and treat the foot swelling.
Rainy days can affect arthritis by causing joints to ache or even swell. Changes in temperature and air pressure often cause painful swelling in joints affected by arthritis.
Arthritis causes inflammation, pain and swelling of the joints.
swelling in one or more joints may indicate arthritis swelling in several joints especially the same joints in opposing sides of the body can also be an indication of rheumatoid arthritis.
A wedding ring might swell if it were injured. Arthritis or an infection might also cause swelling.
Structural issues are the most common cause of foot pain, but diabetes, arthritis, some autoimmune diseases, and many other ailments can cause foot pain.
Bacteria such as Gonococcus can cause Arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause swelling and heat in toe joints. it us usually accompanied by swelling in pain in opposing and other joints.
Many conditions can cause the knee to hurt when walking even though no swelling is apparent. It could be arthritis, tendinitis or another disorder that should be correctly diagnosed by a doctor.