Why One Foot, Ankle, or Leg Might Be Swollen

Posted by Tobi Tarwater on Monday, August 26, 2024

There are a variety of types of arthritis and some are more widespread than others. Gout is an arthritic process related to an excessive amount of uric acid building up in the body. This uric acid then can settle into joints and cause not only swelling, but often a GREAT deal of pain and redness. Osteoarthritis (the wear and tear type) can cause swelling of joints with increased activity. Rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis are the result of autoimmune disease which causes inflammation (swelling) of joints as well. With these types of arthritis, again, pain is usually present with swelling.

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