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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness And Swelling In The Toes
Hi, I am 56 yr old. All of a sudden my left big toe was swollen and was paining. I was finding it difficult to walk even. Now after 2 days my right hand last finger has swollen and is stiff. I experience more stiffness and pain just as I wake up. What should I do?
Mon, 15 Jul 2019
Hi,
As the symptoms are acute in origin you should visit your primary care provider {PCP}, who might ask for an investigation(s) like serum uric acid and RA factor to exclude arthritic pain and then refer you for an opinion of Rheumatologist, till then take a mild analgesic/anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen. Apply a cold pack for 20 minutes to reduce pain/swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
As the symptoms are acute in origin you should visit your primary care provider {PCP}, who might ask for an investigation(s) like serum uric acid and RA factor to exclude arthritic pain and then refer you for an opinion of Rheumatologist, till then take a mild analgesic/anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen. Apply a cold pack for 20 minutes to reduce pain/swelling.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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