Joint Swelling in the Foot
There are a total of more than 30 joints in the foot. Swelling of the joint is initiated by a trigger, such as an infection, which causes the body to increase the blood flow to the area. This in turn results in accumulation of fluid in the tissue surrounding the joint, called swelling. Swelling is often accompanied by stiffness, redness, warmth, and pain.
Joint swelling may be caused by many other diseases such as inflammatory, degenerative, traumatic, or infective diseases. Crystal forming diseases such as gout is a common cause of joint swelling in the foot.
There are a total of more than 30 joints in the foot. Swelling of the joint is initiated by a trigger, such as an infection, which causes the body to increase the blood flow to the area. This in turn results in accumulation of fluid in the tissue surrounding the joint, called swelling. Swelling is often accompanied by stiffness, redness, warmth, and pain.
Joint swelling may be caused by many other diseases such as inflammatory, degenerative, traumatic, or infective diseases. Crystal forming diseases such as gout is a common cause of joint swelling in the foot.