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Having Pain In Wrist. Diagnosed As Osteoarthritis Or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Looking For Curable Medicine
hello, My father of age 66 years was suffering from a light pain in in wrists for last 15-20 days. Yesterday the pain got worsened and the physician diagnosed it as osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid arthritis , as he is having pain in both palms and wrists. Sir please advice me preventive medicines so that it can be cured at the initial stage only. I can t see him suffering in pain, as he too laborious person. Please.
Thu, 12 Jul 2012
Sounds like your father has had a an acute exacerbation of Ostearthritis or Wear & Tear Arthritis. Unlike to have Rheumatoid Arthritis starting off at this age. Show him to a Rheumatologist or an Orthopaedician for effectively managing this condition. Usually a course of anti-inflammatories, hand splintage, ice & gentle hand physiotheerapy should make him comfortable and prevent recurrences.
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