Warning signs in your joints

Sudden or worsening pain, swelling, morning stiffness, or a fever alongside joint complaints — these are reasons to book a rheumatologist appointment without delay.
Sudden pain in one or more joints can be a sign of various rheumatic diseases: arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, systemic vasculitis and other systemic connective tissue diseases. It is often accompanied by swelling, redness, morning stiffness and limited movement.
«Seeking help early is a key factor in the outcome of rheumatic diseases. Don't write pain off as just getting older.»









