Arthritis is medically speaking, inflammation (swelling) of the joints.
many forms of Arthritis can cause inflammation and swelling at some time and many have their origin in inflammation. You would be more accurate in saying that arthritis is often accompanied by swelling or inflammation , however this is not always the case. It depends on the form of arthritis and at other times the stage it is at.
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swelling is a sign of inflammation which accompanies and in some cases causes arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rainy days can affect arthritis by causing joints to ache or even swell. Changes in temperature and air pressure often cause painful swelling in joints affected by arthritis.
swelling in one or more joints may indicate arthritis swelling in several joints especially the same joints in opposing sides of the body can also be an indication of rheumatoid arthritis.
arthritis is a medical condition affecting a joint or joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
At this point the cause for arthritis is not known.