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Have Eruptions Around Ears, Neck And Hairline With Joints Pain. Have Esophagus And GERD. Suggest?
Question: I HAVE SOME ERUPTIONS AROUND MY EARS AND NECK AND AROUND THE
HAIRLINE, FOR ABOUT A YEAR ., ALONG WITH MY SEVERE JOINT PAIN I AM
WONDERING IF I MIGHT HVE PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS?
THE PAIN STARTED IN MY FEET AND KNEES ( i ALSO HAV E PERIPERAL
NEUROPATHY) AND HAS PROGRESSED TO SHOULDERS AND ELBOWS
I ALSO HAVE BARRETTS ESOPHAGUS AND GERD
HAIRLINE, FOR ABOUT A YEAR ., ALONG WITH MY SEVERE JOINT PAIN I AM
WONDERING IF I MIGHT HVE PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS?
THE PAIN STARTED IN MY FEET AND KNEES ( i ALSO HAV E PERIPERAL
NEUROPATHY) AND HAS PROGRESSED TO SHOULDERS AND ELBOWS
I ALSO HAVE BARRETTS ESOPHAGUS AND GERD
Brief Answer:
Needs direct examination and blood test to confirm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The multiple joint pains that you are having at your age is more likely to be related to osteoarthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is less likely with only mild lesions around the hairline. Psoriatic arthritis is also associated with nail changes like pitting or separation.
Still, a physical examination and a few blood tests will help in proper diagnosis under the guidance of a rheumatologist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Needs direct examination and blood test to confirm
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The multiple joint pains that you are having at your age is more likely to be related to osteoarthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is less likely with only mild lesions around the hairline. Psoriatic arthritis is also associated with nail changes like pitting or separation.
Still, a physical examination and a few blood tests will help in proper diagnosis under the guidance of a rheumatologist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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