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What Causes Polyarthritis?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Mar 2017
Question: Hey do you know anything about polyarthritis
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)
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Hello,

What sorts of things do you want to know about polyarthritis? Were you diagnosed with having this? Are you on any medications?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (22 minutes later)
yes iam diagnosed with polyarthritis
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (17 minutes later)
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Ok, I'll tell you some general things about polyarthritis. It's a name for a number of different types of arthritis where more than 4 joints are involved at the same time. It's usually caused by autoimmune disorders so the person who has it will likely have abnormal lab tests, such as a high ANA. Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are examples of autoimmune disorders that cause polyarthritis.

Treatment is usually aimed at controlling the underlying autoimmune or other disorder that is causing it.

It's best to have at least an initial evaluation with a rheumatologist to evaluate the underlying cause and options for treatment.

I hope this information helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (9 minutes later)
I go to a rheumatology he the one diagnosed with polyarthritis and fibromyalgia
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (22 minutes later)
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That is good. A rheumatologist is most trained and experienced with treating polyarthritis.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh

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What Causes Polyarthritis?

Brief Answer: Questions so that I can help: Detailed Answer: Hello, What sorts of things do you want to know about polyarthritis? Were you diagnosed with having this? Are you on any medications?