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What causes the pain, swelling, and stiffness?

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Inflammation: Pain, swelling, redness, warmness to feel and loss of function are classical signs of inflammation.

Answered 5/23/2016

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Dr. Mark Sacher answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Arthritis: I assume you mean about your joints. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, psoriatic arthritis. Dermatomyositis, scleroderma or lupus can also cause this.

Answered 8/19/2013

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