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What will cause synovitis?
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Many things: Overuse, injury, degenerative arthritis or inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis. If the inflamation persists see a physician for a work up.
Answered 1/8/2019
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Several things: Synovitis is inflammation of joint which can be related to trauma, infection, rheumatoid disease, gout, etc. Fluid in joint can be part of disease process.
Answered 1/8/2019
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