Joint swelling or warmth

Joints connect bones throughout the body, including the feet, ankles, knees, hips, wrists, and others. Soft tissues surround them, cushioning the bones on either side. Swelling can occur when fluid accumulates in the tissues. The following symptoms may accompany joint swelling: Joint swelling may be accompanied by:

• stiffness
• pain
• the irregular shape of digits in chronic cases

Inflammation of the joints is a common symptom of PsA. Because inflamed tissue generates heat, your joints may feel warm to the touch. Medication, physical therapy, or other methods of pain relief may be used to treat inflamed joints caused by PsA.