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What Causes Severe Pain In The Wrists And Ankles?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017

Question: I have sever pains in wrists hand shoulder joint knees and ankles, hands and legs are severely swollen. Blood test reveal no rheumatoid. i was diagnosed with osteoarthritis 25 years ago

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be osteoarthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The reasons for multiple joint pains commonly are:

1. Rheumatoid arthritis-
2. Gout
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency
4. Vitamin D deficiency
5. Calcium deficiency
Few blood test and X-ray will help in proper diagnosis. Till then do start with calcium supplements.
Do regular physiotherapy of joints.
Hot fomentation to decrease the joint stiffness
Hot bath of Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate)-Magnesium has both anti-inflammatory and anti- arthritic properties and it can be absorbed through the skin.

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar