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Encyclopedia > Synovitis

Synovitis is the medical term for inflammation of a synovial membrane, which line those joints which possess cavities. The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved. The joint usually swells due to fluid collection. Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation and may be referred to as the innate cascade. ... The synovium or synovial membrane is a thin, weak layer of tissue which lines the non-cartilaginous surfaces within the joint space, sealing it from the surrounding tissue. ... This article is about a joint in zootomical anatomy. ...


Synovitis is a risk in several forms of arthritis as well as lupus, gout and other conditions. Synovitis is one part of distinguishing rheumatoid arthritis from other forms of arthritis. Long term occurrence of synovitis can result in degeneration of the joint. Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) is a group of conditions that affect the health of the bone joints in the body. ... Lupus (Latin for Wolf) is a southern constellation. ... Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. ...


Symptoms of synovitis can be treated by a doctor with anti-inflammatory drugs including such as NSAIDs. Specific treatment depends on determining the cause of the synovitis. Anti-inflammatory refers to the property of a substance that reduces inflammation. ... Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, usually abbreviated to NSAIDs, are drugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects - they reduce pain, fever and inflammation. ...


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Synovitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (148 words)
Synovitis is the medical term for inflammation of a synovial membrane, which line those joints which possess cavities, namely synovial joints.
Synovitis is a risk in several forms of arthritis as well as 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.
Dr. Koop - Synovitis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference (483 words)
Synovitis is the inflammation of a synovial (joint-lining) membrane, usually painful, particularly on motion, and characterized by swelling, due to effusion (fluid collection) in a synovial sac.
Synovitis is a major problem in rheumatoid arthritis, in juvenile arthritis, in lupus, and in psoriatic arthritis.
Synovitis is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs ranging from aspirin to ibuprofen to corticosteroids.
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