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Joint swelling is a clinical finding in which there is swelling at a joint (which is where two bones meet). This can occur with injury, arthritis, infection, or immune system conditions.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Extremity, Arm, Leg, Shoulder, Hand, Foot

Is Symptom of

Joint dislocation
Condition
Bursitis
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Is a Side Effect of

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