Abnormal accumulation of fluid in a joint
Description
Aseptic joint effusion or abnormal accumulation of fluid in a joint due to inflammation, but not due to bacterial infection.The exact cause cannot be always determined, but possible causes include virus infections and disorders connected to arthritis.
Symptoms
JJoint pain, swollen joints, redness, the sense of warmth around the joints, diminished mobility.
Overview
History of disease is being taken and physical examination is being done. Joint fluid aspiration is done in order to exclude infection and determine other cause of infection.
Additional analyses
Joint Fluid Analysis
Specialists
General Practice, Internal Medicine, Orthopedy, Rheumatology
Therapy
Treatment consists of monitoring, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (brufen/ibuprofen, naproxen, paracetamol) and/or joint immobilization.
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