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What Causes Pain In Hands And Back Muscles?
Question: Since past few days, I have developed pain in the hands and back muscles. Sitting without support is difficult. The hand pains mostly in fingers the wrist and elbows.
Brief Answer:
Need to investigate
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Pain in smaller joints in a person aged as you need to be carefully investigated. It can be due to either rheumatoid or osteoarthritis.
Do get tests like RA factor, ESR(erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and CRP(C-reactive protein). These provide on idea into what is the cause for the pains.
Based on the results of the above tests suitable treatment can be planned and executed.
Meanwhile do apply Diclofenac pain killer gel to get rid of pain.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Need to investigate
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Pain in smaller joints in a person aged as you need to be carefully investigated. It can be due to either rheumatoid or osteoarthritis.
Do get tests like RA factor, ESR(erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and CRP(C-reactive protein). These provide on idea into what is the cause for the pains.
Based on the results of the above tests suitable treatment can be planned and executed.
Meanwhile do apply Diclofenac pain killer gel to get rid of pain.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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