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What Is The Cause Of Inflammation In Stomach And Painful Joints?
I am a 41 yr old female who has had issues with swelling and inflammation. Every test shows inflammation in stomach esophagus bladder and now I have swelling and painful joints. I have also had problems with feeling like I have something stuck in my throat and now feel like someone is squeezing my throat. I have swollen glands in my throat and antibiotics didnt work. Blood work showed abnormal leukocytes and high calcium. Negative for lupus ra and lyme disease. I know I have acid reflux. I feel run down all the time lately. First it seemed liked flare ups because I would havecsome good days, but not lately. This is getting very frustrating and depressing. Never mind the weight gain too. I really need some relief any thoughts? Can ana test be wrong at all?
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
hello,
with the description u have given, ui advice u to get your ana profile repeated again. inflammation of joints could be that u might have ? celiac disease and probably associated autoimmune disease . i advice u to consult a gastroenterologist and get an endoscopy and colonoscopy done to do biopsy.
your joint pains is due to the inflammation .
your glands enlarged is bcoz of infection. get your cbc and esr done . regarding your acid reflux best to get an endoscopy done to look for any ulcers.
a complete work up is required to come to conclusion on diagnosis.
with the description u have given, ui advice u to get your ana profile repeated again. inflammation of joints could be that u might have ? celiac disease and probably associated autoimmune disease . i advice u to consult a gastroenterologist and get an endoscopy and colonoscopy done to do biopsy.
your joint pains is due to the inflammation .
your glands enlarged is bcoz of infection. get your cbc and esr done . regarding your acid reflux best to get an endoscopy done to look for any ulcers.
a complete work up is required to come to conclusion on diagnosis.
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