synovitis

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Synovitis is a medical term for inflammation of the synovial membrane, which lines the joints. This inflammation can be a symptom of various joint diseases and conditions. When joints become inflamed, common symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, and redness around the affected joint. Fluid may also accumulate within the joint cavity. In severe cases, this inflammation can damage joint cartilage and bone, leading to deformities and loss of mobility, a condition known as ankylosis. Synovitis can be caused by infections, such as those from bacteria, fungi, or viruses, or it can be associated with other conditions like erythema nodosum or sarcoidosis.123

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…membrane) is referred to as synovitis. Arthralgias simply are pains in the joints; as ordinarily used, the word implies that there is no other accompanying evidence of arthritis. Rheumatism, which is not synonymous with these, does not necessarily imply an inflammatory state but refers to all manners of discomfort of…
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…membrane) is referred to as synovitis. Arthralgias simply are pains in the joints; as ordinarily used, the word implies that there is no other accompanying evidence of arthritis. Rheumatism, which is not synonymous with these, does not necessarily imply an inflammatory state but refers to all manners of discomfort of…
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