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What Causes Painful And Swollen Joints?

I. Feel tired even when I sleep all night I don t have energy. My joints hurt and swell extremely bad. I can t lose weight and I ve tried everything I ll lose a little then gain more. I just of feeling this way. I thought maybe it was fybromialgia but not sure
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Joint pain can occur as a result of certain viral infections,age related osteoarthritis, generalised arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. Any history of fever, rashes, recent history of travel should be ruled out. These symptoms indicate the presence of viral infections which can present with fever and joint pain. Even recent history of fever can later present with joint pain. This is referred to as post viral arthralgia.

I would suggest you to take complete blood counts, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, serum uric acid ,RA factor and Serum creatinine, vitamin-D to identify the cause of arthritis. Chondro-protective agents like glucosamine and vitamin-D can be taken daily to improve bone health.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Painful And Swollen Joints?

Hi, Joint pain can occur as a result of certain viral infections,age related osteoarthritis, generalised arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis. Any history of fever, rashes, recent history of travel should be ruled out. These symptoms indicate the presence of viral infections which can present with fever and joint pain. Even recent history of fever can later present with joint pain. This is referred to as post viral arthralgia. I would suggest you to take complete blood counts, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, serum uric acid ,RA factor and Serum creatinine, vitamin-D to identify the cause of arthritis. Chondro-protective agents like glucosamine and vitamin-D can be taken daily to improve bone health. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician