This condition can cause joint pain and swelling.
It is the hallmark of all inflammatory joint diseases.
What Is the Synovium?
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In these situations, your immune system attacks your healthy synovium.
This causes excessive growth of the synovium.
The membrane becomes inflamed and produces additional synovial fluid.
Inflammation of the synovial tissue is often related toarthritic conditions.
Its most common inrheumatoid arthritis(RA).
However, it also presents withpsoriaticarthritis,lupus, andgout.
Synovitis can also be seen with trauma and infection.
Osteoarthritiscan also lead to synovitis.
It seems to manifest as the disease becomes progressively worse.
The thickening of the area manifests as a sponginess that can be felt.
Disease-modifyingantirheumaticdrugs(DMARDs) that help manage arthritis may also relieve symptoms of synovitis.
Sometimes, your healthcare provider may prescribesteroid injectionsto reduce swelling and discomfort.
This is a procedure in which part of the synovium is removed.
Summary
Synovitis is the medical term for inflammation of the tissue that lines your joints.
This tissue can become damaged, which leads to a thickening of the membrane and excessive fluid.
Anti-inflammatory medications are the first line of treatment.
However, DMARDS, steroid injections, or even surgery may be required to relieve your pain.
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