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Joint Conditions

Joint swelling
Swelling occurs in the joints when fluid accumulates in the soft tissue, such as "water on the knee."
Joint pain
Joint pain (arthralgia) affects one or more joints. See also (inflammation of joints), , and .
Arthritis
Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and surrounding tissues, but can also affect other organ systems.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis

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