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What Causes Severe Joint Pain And Fatigue In An Elderly Person?
I am a liver transplant recipient, 13 years out. I am a 68 yr old female. I had primary liver cancer. I have always done well, however lately I am having pretty severe joint and muscle pain as well as fatigue. I have my blood work done monthly and everything is stable. I am wondering if I should be concerned and insist on a more thorough check up?
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe joint pain and fatigue in an elderly person . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like tension headache , mumps , aseptic meningitis , cold exposure and viral syndrome . Athritis and gout can also cause such symptoms. I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , examine physically and take history to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antiviral drug like acyclovir along with anti pyretic and anaglesics . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if there will be mumps or any other condition related to upper respiratory track infection . Also consult orthopedic surgeon for arthritis or gout .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe joint pain and fatigue in an elderly person . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like tension headache , mumps , aseptic meningitis , cold exposure and viral syndrome . Athritis and gout can also cause such symptoms. I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , examine physically and take history to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antiviral drug like acyclovir along with anti pyretic and anaglesics . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if there will be mumps or any other condition related to upper respiratory track infection . Also consult orthopedic surgeon for arthritis or gout .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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