Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Discomfort At Bone Joints?
Question: Hello,
Feel some mild discomfort at most of the joints. This generally use to have in summers. Consultated couple of orthos, took medicines as they suggested. Than it become normal for some time and it start in next summer. Experiencing this from last 4 years. During these period experience that joints resistances is very delicate.
One of the doctor said this is due to usage of air conditioning
Pls advise
Feel some mild discomfort at most of the joints. This generally use to have in summers. Consultated couple of orthos, took medicines as they suggested. Than it become normal for some time and it start in next summer. Experiencing this from last 4 years. During these period experience that joints resistances is very delicate.
One of the doctor said this is due to usage of air conditioning
Pls advise
Brief Answer:
Multiple joint pains needs blood test to diagnose
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting
After going through your description, my advice would to find out the cause of multiple joint arthritis (poly arthritis) you may get following blood test done - serum RA factor, ANA test,Anti CCP antibody test and serum uric acid,HLAB27.
If done, you may send the report along with the family history of joint pain and medicine used in your reply.
Do you have difficulty in making a fist (morning stiffness) in morning? Looking forward to your reply for better understanding of your suffering.
Take care
Multiple joint pains needs blood test to diagnose
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting
After going through your description, my advice would to find out the cause of multiple joint arthritis (poly arthritis) you may get following blood test done - serum RA factor, ANA test,Anti CCP antibody test and serum uric acid,HLAB27.
If done, you may send the report along with the family history of joint pain and medicine used in your reply.
Do you have difficulty in making a fist (morning stiffness) in morning? Looking forward to your reply for better understanding of your suffering.
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
