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Can Arthritis Be Caused Due To An Injury?
I have arthritis all over my body. It started in 69/70 as a result of a broken toe. I ve been told different things; that arthritis can and does spread over time and others say it does not spread. Also I have degenrative arthritis in my elbows. I believe it is caused by the injury, but military (VA) doctors tend to deny this.
Sat, 19 Jul 2014
No , arthritis can occur in one joint due to trauma but it can not spread in all parts of the body. Arthritis which is occurring in all part of the body is due to rheumatoid arthritis or GOUT or post viral. I would suggest you to get ESR, CRP and RA factor to confirm the diagnosis. If it comes positive then you can start with Disease modifying medicines like SAZ, or HCQ.
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