3 Causes Of Joint Inflammation
Joint inflammation often comes with pain, redness, and swelling of the joint. Inflammation is an important response by the body that tells you something is wrong with the joint. There are multiple underlying causes of joint inflammation.
Infection
Infection can affect the joints by various means. Sometimes infection occurs because of a direct impact on the joint, or there may be a broken bone that protrudes from the skin, allowing pathogens to enter the joint.