Joint inflammation is a challenging disorder that can alter your ability to perform daily tasks. Any joint can be affected by joint inflammation, though many people experience it in their hands, wrists, ankles, and hips. Many people say that joint inflammation feels similar to having extremely sore and painful muscles after an intense gym workout, only without having done anything to cause it. Usually, joint inflammation is a symptom of some underlying issue, although joints that have been broken in the past may have some standalone inflammation. There are many illnesses that have joint inflammation as a symptom, including but not limited to:

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where your body begins to attack your joints. It can get worse over time, progressively making it harder to stretch or move your joints. As previously mentioned, any joint in your body can be affected by rheumatoid arthritis, and it can even affect your energy levels. Rheumatoid arthritis is extremely common in the United States, with around 1.5 million people experiencing the symptoms. 

Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus is another autoimmune disorder where your body attacks itself. With lupus, the body does not limit its attacks to the joints, though this is often a symptom. Lupus may also affect the skin and other organs, leading to overall fatigue and malaise. Lupus is treated by a rheumatologist, and though there is no cure, treatments are becoming more common. 

Gout

Gout is a disorder where fluid (uric acid) accumulates in joints and then crystalizes, greatly limiting mobility and causing pain, swelling, and redness. Treatments for gout include lifestyle changes, medications to reduce uric acid levels, and even procedures to remove crystalized uric acid from joints. Gout may be caused by food that is consumed, or one's natural tendency to produce more uric acid than average. 

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is basically arthritis in the joints of the back. Between each vertebra in the spine, there are joints that can become inflamed and make every small motion of your body painful. Ankylosing spondylitis can leave people kind of hunched forward in an effort to find a comfortable position, though they may be able to find treatments with a rheumatologist. 

In conclusion, if you are experiencing joint inflammation you should go see your doctor in order to see what could be causing it. Once the underlying issue has been resolved, your doctor may be able to prescribe you a medication or some form of treatment to improve your symptoms.