Joint swelling
Information about Joint swelling.
What is Joint swelling?
Joint swelling is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Joint swelling that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Joint swelling
The following conditions have been associated with Joint swelling. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Adult-onset Still disease
Adult-onset Still disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Blau syndrome
Blau syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Bursitis
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that cushion joints, causing pain and swelling, often in the shoulder, el...
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Erdheim-Chester disease
Erdheim-Chester disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Farber disease
Farber disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Gout
A form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystal deposition, causing sudden severe joint pain, often in the big toe.
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome
Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Joint swelling is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.