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Joint swelling
Alternative Names: Swelling of a joint; Knee swelling; Toe swelling; Finger swelling; Hip swelling Home Care: For unexplained soft tissue joint swelling, contact your health care provider. Follow prescribed therapy to treat the underlying cause. Call your health care provider if: Text Continues Below Call your health care provider if any of the following occurs: Severe, unexplained joint pain Severe, unexplained stiffness or swelling, especially if accompanied by other unexplained symptoms What to expect at your health care provider's office: Your health care provider will obtain your medical history and will perform a physical examination. Medical history questions documenting joint swelling may include the following: Location Which joint is swollen? Is it the big toe? Is the jaw or neck swollen? Are multiple joints swollen? Time pattern When did the joint swelling develop? Is it always present or off and on? Is this the first time you have had swollen joints? Quality How swollen is the area? If you press over the swollen area with a finger, does it leave a dent after you take the finger away? Aggravating factors What makes the swelling worse? Is it any worse in the morning or at night? Does exercise make it worse? Relieving factors What make the swelling better? Does elevating the affected body part make the swelling go down? Is it better if you use an elastic wrap? What home treatment have you tried? How effective was it? Other What other symptoms are also present? Is there joint pain? Is there fever? Is there a rash? Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>