Other Names: water in the joint
Each joint is normally present in small amounts continuously regenerating fluid that is to nourish the articular cartilage and enable smooth joint movement without friction.
Joint may react to some diseases increased production of joint fluid and joint effusion occurs.Articular effusion is to be distinguished from swelling of surrounding soft tissues. Joint effusion is often accompanied by pain, and may be accompanied by redness of the skin over the joint,limiting joint mobility and overall symptoms.
When sudden swelling of the joint, it is advisable to consult a doctor, it can be a whole range of diseases. The doctor may want to clinical evaluation performed X-rays, blood tests, or puncture a joint analysis of joint fluid.
Joint swelling can cause such as infection, metabolic diseases (for example gout), inflammatory diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), degenerative diseases (arthritis).
Treatment must focus on the underlying cause.
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