Can you have arthritis at 13?

It is possible, but it does mean that you should go see your doctor. there are many reasons for swollen fingers, including allergic reaction or some other type of disease, but mostly swollen finger joints results from cracking your knuckles too often. it could also be cause by heat, all joints 'swell' a bit in the summer, or when you are warm, and they 'contract' in the winter, or when you cool down.

Arthritis comes in many different forms, If you have swollen joints in any part of your body it would be best to see your doctor about it. It is possible for baby's to suffer from certain types of arthritis (juvenile arthritis) and if this is what you have it will most likely disappear when you get older. However it is important that you get treatment for it as soon as possible because these conditions can cause permanent damage to joints and other parts of your body. Don't just hope it will go away eventually. Get it checked out and treated if need be.Cracking your knuckles has been shown to have no ill effect on joints, just another old wives tale.