Synovitis
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'''Synovitis''' is the medical term for [[inflammation]] of a [[synovial membrane]], which line those [[joints]] which possess cavities, namely [[synovial joints]]. The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved. The joint usually swells due to fluid collection.
Synovitis is a risk in several forms of [[arthritis]] as well as [[rheumatoid arthritis]], [[lupus erythematosus|lupus]], [[gout]], and other conditions. Synovitis is one part of distinguishing [[rheumatoid arthritis]] from other forms of arthritis, although it can be found mildly in Osteoarthritis. Long term occurrence of synovitis can result in degeneration of the joint.
==Treatment==
Symptoms of synovitis can be treated by a doctor with [[anti-inflammatory]] drugs such as [[NSAID]]s. Specific treatment depends on the determining cause of the synovitis.
==See also==
* [[Tenosynovitis]]
==External links==
*[http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/628/main.html healthscout.com]
* {{DermAtlas|-1087962730}}
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