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Swelling of more than one joint
Conditions
Complex regional pain syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a poorly understood condition in which a person develops a persistent (chronic) burning pain in one of their limbs.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Extreme pain on touching
- Leg pain
- Swelling of more than one joint
- Tremor
- Stiffness in many joints
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Complex regional pain syndrome.
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Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis affects up to one in five people with [psoriasis](yourmd:/condition/psoriasis/introduction).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Swelling of more than one joint
- Stiffness in many joints
- Pain in more than one joint
- Itchy rash
- Affected joint is red
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Psoriatic arthritis.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Pain in hand
- Hand stiffness
- Pain in more than one joint
- Stiffness in many joints
- Swelling of more than one joint
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Rheumatoid arthritis.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Systemic sclerosis
Scleroderma is an uncommon disease that results in hard, thickened areas of skin and sometimes problems with internal organs and blood vessels.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Bloated stomach
- Swelling of more than one joint
- Shortness of breath
- Burning pain in chest or upper abdomen
- Thickened patch of skin
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Systemic sclerosis.
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Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
