causes of swollen joints, stiffness
There are several diseases that can cause joint pain and swelling. Examples of these diseases include: Gout: This is a type of arthritis which causes acute pain stiffness and joint swelling. The disorder commonly affects the big toe and the joint swelling can be continuous unless the disorder is treated.
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints breaks down causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. Pseudogout Pseudogout is a type of arthritis similar to gout, where crystals form in the joints, causing swelling and pain.
Joint pain, Morning joint stiffness, Swelling (Ankle) and Swelling (Foot (top)) WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms joint pain, morning joint stiffness, swelling (ankle) and swelling (foot (top)) including Sprained ankle, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.