Swollen finger joints are frequently the result of inflammation caused by an infection, injury, or disease. The swelling may be due to a chronic (persistent or recurrent) condition, like ...

Objectives Although joint swelling is traditionally interpreted as synovitis, recent imaging studies showed that there is ...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis symptoms may only affect certain joints. Some children have systemic reactions, such as rash.

However, it can also affect the neck, wrists, and elbows. PsA in the finger usually affects the joint closest to the nail. Swelling in arthritis occurs when either the lining of the joint or the ...

Rheumatic diseases make up a collection of arthritis subtypes, but also include fibromyalgia, Sjogren's syndrome, and more.

Osteoarthritis is a severe but manageable condition. Working closely with healthcare professionals and formulating ...

A 40-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 5-day history of fevers, sore throat, fatigue, subjective ...

After the record summer, the drop in temperature, wind and rain has led to pain and stiffness in the joints, spine and ...

RA is known for causing joint-damaging inflammation that leads to pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of joint function. The main features of RA include: Inflammation in the synovial linings of ...

High uric acid can lead to various skin changes, from redness and dryness to nodules and discoloration. Proper management is ...

A man was attacked while walking home from work Monday night in Montgomery Township in a drive-by paintball attack and police are asking for anyone with information or video to come forward.

A Cleveland Clinic rheumatologist and a patient reveal the signs of rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that affects almost 20 ...