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What Causes Painful Sensitivity Around Ankles When Diagnosed With RA And COPD?
Question: i have copd and r a . the skin above my ankles is extremely sensitive and painful to touch. do u have any idea what cause this
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Brief Answer:
? Cellulitis ? Ankle Arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
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The sort of symptoms you are describing does give me 2 differential diagnosis:
1. There is a possibility of cellulitis since you are describing the skin over the ankle is tender to touch. Considering your comorbidities( Rheumatoid Arthritis and COPD) and the medications you are on, it is possible that you have got an infection ( bacterial) causing the skin to red and warm on touch
2. The other possibility is ankle arthritis, due to rheumatoid arthritis as the disease might have flared.
The best way you can test for yourself is to check your joint movements. Try to move your ankle in all the directions. If there is no pain, then it is less likely to be ankle arthritis.But if inflammed, you need to consult your rheumatologist. A intra articular will help.
Considering cellulitis as the other cause, you will need broad spectrum antibiotics for a few days
If possible you can get an Ultrasound of the ankle done to get to the exact cause
Hope the information was useful
Do let me know for more queries. Would be happy to help out
Regards
Dr Naval
? Cellulitis ? Ankle Arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
The sort of symptoms you are describing does give me 2 differential diagnosis:
1. There is a possibility of cellulitis since you are describing the skin over the ankle is tender to touch. Considering your comorbidities( Rheumatoid Arthritis and COPD) and the medications you are on, it is possible that you have got an infection ( bacterial) causing the skin to red and warm on touch
2. The other possibility is ankle arthritis, due to rheumatoid arthritis as the disease might have flared.
The best way you can test for yourself is to check your joint movements. Try to move your ankle in all the directions. If there is no pain, then it is less likely to be ankle arthritis.But if inflammed, you need to consult your rheumatologist. A intra articular will help.
Considering cellulitis as the other cause, you will need broad spectrum antibiotics for a few days
If possible you can get an Ultrasound of the ankle done to get to the exact cause
Hope the information was useful
Do let me know for more queries. Would be happy to help out
Regards
Dr Naval
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