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What Causes Severe Joint Pain After Viral Fever?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Aug 2017
Question: hello doctor,
I'm 29 years male, actually I got viral fever 15 days back with severe body and joint pain. Although fever came down within 2 days but the pain in the joints is not completely gone. I have pain in my wrists, shoulders, limbs, fingers and elbows. pain in the joints is more after I wake up from the sleep and after some time it comes down. please suggest. Awaiting your response...
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be post chickengunia bodyaches.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
This kind of multiple joint pains after fever are very common post chickengunia fever. The treatment In my practice , if it persists for more than two months , will be anti rheumatoid and includes methotrexate , salazipyrin for a period of 6-8 months . Short term course of steroids is also helpful along with these medicines.
I suggest you take only paracetamol at present, and if the pain is persistent then consult an orthopedic surgeon for prescription.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Severe Joint Pain After Viral Fever?

Brief Answer: Could be post chickengunia bodyaches. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. This kind of multiple joint pains after fever are very common post chickengunia fever. The treatment In my practice , if it persists for more than two months , will be anti rheumatoid and includes methotrexate , salazipyrin for a period of 6-8 months . Short term course of steroids is also helpful along with these medicines. I suggest you take only paracetamol at present, and if the pain is persistent then consult an orthopedic surgeon for prescription.