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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Knuckles And Tonsils In A Child
My little boy of 5 has for the last year suffered with swollen tonsils, to the point I don t know how he manages to swallow. The doctors only ever give him antibiotics which make no difference. Also in the last month I have noticed his knuckles have become swollen and the skin has gone all funny.
Fri, 7 Aug 2015
Hi...I do not think that his tonsillitis is related to his knuckles swelling. The knuckles swelling might be related to a vasculitis or connective tissue disorder. I suggest you consult a pediatrician or a pediatric rheumatologist for this. Antibiotics are not an answer for this. The kid definitely requires evaluation for Juvenile rheumatoid Arthritis.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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