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Is Swelling In Neck, Wrist, Face And Legs Caused Due To Arthritis?
I am 59 years old and female. Over the last 6 months my neck, wrist, face, eyes, legs and feet are very swollen
With much pain . I have a difficult time dressing and functions of various kinds, ie, buttons, picking things up and holding it.
I also have head aches most of the time.
Can you tell me what I could possibly have arthritis maybe would arthritis make my eyes and face swollen?
Thanks for your answer
With much pain . I have a difficult time dressing and functions of various kinds, ie, buttons, picking things up and holding it.
I also have head aches most of the time.
Can you tell me what I could possibly have arthritis maybe would arthritis make my eyes and face swollen?
Thanks for your answer
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are different possible causes of generalised swelling and pain.
The most common causes are: infection, liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, autoimmune diseases ( such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis).
It would be best for you to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment which would include physical examination, blood tests and imaging.
The blood tests may include full blood count, ESR (checks for inflammation), liver function tests, creatinine (looks at kidney).
The treatment would depend on the cause.
I hope this helps
There are different possible causes of generalised swelling and pain.
The most common causes are: infection, liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, autoimmune diseases ( such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis).
It would be best for you to consider visiting your doctor for an assessment which would include physical examination, blood tests and imaging.
The blood tests may include full blood count, ESR (checks for inflammation), liver function tests, creatinine (looks at kidney).
The treatment would depend on the cause.
I hope this helps
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