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  1. What a flare-up is
  2. Common triggers
  3. Managing a flare-up at home
  4. When to seek medical attention

What a flare-up is

A period of increased joint pain, stiffness or swelling beyond someone's usual baseline, often triggered by a specific factor and typically temporary.

Common triggers

  • Overexertion or unaccustomed activity
  • Weather changes, for some people
  • Poor sleep or increased stress
  • Dietary factors, for some individuals
  • Infection or illness elsewhere in the body

Managing a flare-up at home

  • Rest the affected joint while avoiding complete inactivity
  • Gentle range-of-motion movement as tolerated
  • Ice or heat, depending on what feels better
  • Over-the-counter pain relief as directed, if appropriate

When to seek medical attention

Significant swelling, redness, warmth, fever, or a flare that does not improve within a few days warrants medical assessment rather than continued self-management.

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