Joint Infection Symptoms

Symptoms of a joint infection may include: Severe pain. Swelling. Sudden redness over or around the joint. Warmth in or around a joint. Not being able to move the joint because of pain or swelling. Pus draining from the area.

Joint Infection Symptoms

Joint Infection Symptoms

Symptoms of a joint infection may include:

  • Severe pain.
  • Swelling.
  • Sudden redness over or around the joint.
  • Warmth in or around a joint.
  • Not being able to move the joint because of pain or swelling.
  • Pus draining from the area.

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Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine

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