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I Am Experiencing Severe Pain And Swelling In Joints And
Question: I am experiencing severe pain and swelling in joints and muscles. Seems to move from joint to joint on a daily basis.
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Brief Answer:
Probably rheumatoid arthritis, some examinations are recommended.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
I suggest to do some examinations to help through the diagnosis.
I suggest to do a blood test and a rheumatoid factor level to help through the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, I suggest to to use a noninflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day to relieve the symptoms.
I also suggest to use a noninflammatory cream such as Voltaren cream for local application.
Gentle stretching exercises and cold compresses can also be very helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably rheumatoid arthritis, some examinations are recommended.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms seem to be related to rheumatoid arthritis.
I suggest to do some examinations to help through the diagnosis.
I suggest to do a blood test and a rheumatoid factor level to help through the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, I suggest to to use a noninflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day to relieve the symptoms.
I also suggest to use a noninflammatory cream such as Voltaren cream for local application.
Gentle stretching exercises and cold compresses can also be very helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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