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What Causes Severe Joint Pain And Occasional Fever?
Dr sir, My wife 40 yrs old is suffering from joint pain in knees and shoulders and occasional fever for the past 25 days. We consulted an MD general physician in our town villupuram. He prescribed medicines, suspecting Infectious arthritis. But nothing improvement in her situation, she find difficulty in walking and using hands, with severe pain in shoulders and knees, Please suggest your opinion.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
Hello,
At your age the most common cause of pain at the knee and shoulder are:
- Inflammation of covering of joint i.e. synovitis
- Loss of cartilage at knee leading to arthritis
There are also various other reason for such pain. I shall advise you following to have relief:
- Avoid frequent up or down on stairs.
- Avoid cross leg positions.
- Start doing some exercises like quadriceps strengthening exercises.
- Take a mild analgesic off and on like acetaminophen for relief from pain.
If this all does not resolve your problem then you may consult to your doctor and get yourself investigated including X-ray and blood investigation like CBC, blood sugar, thyroid functions, serum uric acid etc.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
At your age the most common cause of pain at the knee and shoulder are:
- Inflammation of covering of joint i.e. synovitis
- Loss of cartilage at knee leading to arthritis
There are also various other reason for such pain. I shall advise you following to have relief:
- Avoid frequent up or down on stairs.
- Avoid cross leg positions.
- Start doing some exercises like quadriceps strengthening exercises.
- Take a mild analgesic off and on like acetaminophen for relief from pain.
If this all does not resolve your problem then you may consult to your doctor and get yourself investigated including X-ray and blood investigation like CBC, blood sugar, thyroid functions, serum uric acid etc.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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