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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Bones, Knees And Ankles
Question: severe pain intense crushing in joints, around joints both hips, knees, ankles and one shoulder. Worsening over the past three weeks Unable to sleep. Weakness in joints. What can be done. What could be the cause
Brief Answer:
Viral arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
if it is an acute onset of pain the possibility is of a viral arthritis.
If it is pain without swollen joints then they are arthralgia still.
However if there is swelling also then it is an arthritis.
The option is to take an analgesic/nsaid like Tylenol to relieve the inflammation.
calcium and vitamin d supplements may also help.
Viral arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
if it is an acute onset of pain the possibility is of a viral arthritis.
If it is pain without swollen joints then they are arthralgia still.
However if there is swelling also then it is an arthritis.
The option is to take an analgesic/nsaid like Tylenol to relieve the inflammation.
calcium and vitamin d supplements may also help.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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