Hemorrhagic Arthritis
Hemorrhagic types of arthritis are caused by blood in the joint. Some conditions known to cause this type of arthritis include:
(Click Types of Arthritis for more information these types of arthritis.)
You might have some form of arthritis if you have any of these possible symptoms of arthritis:
- Lasting joint pain
- Joint swelling
- Joint stiffness
- Tenderness or pain when touching a joint
- Problems using or moving a joint normally
- Warmth and redness in a joint.
If any of these symptoms lasts longer than two weeks, see your regular doctor or a rheumatologist. If you have a fever, feel physically ill, suddenly have a swollen joint, or have problems using your joint, see your doctor sooner.
Any joint can be affected by arthritis. However, certain types are arthritis are more likely to affect certain joints. For example,
ankylosing spondylitis most often affects the joints in the lower spine.
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