What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Swollen tender joints
- Prolonged morning stiffness
- Fatigue
- Often symptoms in both hands or feet
Understanding care
Clinical care may include early rheumatology assessment and monitoring of inflammation and joint protection. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Arrange review for persistent joint pain or stiffness. A newly hot, swollen joint, particularly with fever or feeling unwell, needs urgent assessment for possible infection.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
