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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Joints With Pain And Stiffness

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: Hi doc my MIL age 71 diabetic sudden suffering from all joint stiffness swelling and server pain Test report showing RF negative vitamine D is only 9ng/ml

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (35 minutes later)

inherase main problem is diabetes. it should be properly controlled. glycolated hemoglobin should be done. and proper medication and diet control is to be done

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (1 hour later)

All reports are attached

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Proper management of diabetes with diet control and physical activity.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for writing back to me.

I have reviewed the attached reports.

In my opinion, there is problem of proper control of diabetes. consult your diabetologist on proper management. Diet control and increase physical activity and regular morning walk is important.

Please consult a general physician(MD Internal Medicine) regarding your vitamin D levels, (you do need vitamin supplements) and low RBC counts.

I hope this answers your question, do write back to me if you have any doubts.

Wishing you best of health.

Regards

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