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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoswelling is a sign of inflammation which accompanies and in some cases causes arthritis.
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What other diseases cause joint swelling like gout?
Rheumatoid arthritis
How rainy days affect arthritis?
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.
Is swelling in a joint a warning sign of arthritis?
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.
Why is arthritis painful?
arthritis is a medical condition affecting a joint or joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Does petchay cause arthritis?
At this point the cause for arthritis is not known.
What other diseases cause joint swelling like gout?
Rheumatoid arthritis
How rainy days affect arthritis?
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.
Why is arthritis relevant to health?
Arthritis causes inflammation, pain and swelling of the joints.
Is swelling in a joint a warning sign of arthritis?
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.
Why would a wedding ring finger swell?
A wedding ring might swell if it were injured. Arthritis or an infection might also cause swelling.
What can cause Arthritis?
Bacteria such as Gonococcus can cause Arthritis.
Why is your big toe swollen doctor says it is not bad enough to be gout?
Rheumatoid arthritis can cause swelling and heat in toe joints. it us usually accompanied by swelling in pain in opposing and other joints.
My knee hurts to walk on and stand on but there is no swelling?
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.
Why is arthritis painful?
arthritis is a medical condition affecting a joint or joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Why does Crohns disease cause arthritis?
Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis is also an inflammatory condition. The link of both of them having to do with swelling is why they have a connection. However, Crohn's Disease does not necessarily cause arthitis, it's only known to be associated with it. Hope this helps! :)
How do you deal with acute swelling of knee with arthritis?
swelling around joints with arthritis is usually dealt with with anti inflammatory's Either steroidal or preferably non steroidal. In the case of inflammatory types of arthritis disease modifying drugs may also be used
What skeletal disorder causes pain stiffness and swelling of joints?
Arthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling of joints.
