
What Causes Skin Lesions With Joint Pains?

you need to consult rheumatologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi lenkspk, thanks for your question on HCM. Skin lesion (on-off) with joint pains (migratory in nature) with high inflammatory marker in young males,are seen in inflammatory arthritis and auto immune diseases.
I advice you to consult rheumatologist first. There are many good reliable tests available for this.
1. RA factor
2. ACCP antibodies (Anti Citrulinated Citrate Peptide)
3. S. ANA level
4. If S.ANA is positive than ANA profile.
RA factor is the screening test for rheumatoid arthritis. So it can be false positive. But latest guidelines prefer ACCP antibodies as it is more specific and accurate.
ANA is useful in screening of autoimmune diseases.
If all of the above are normal than it must be simple viral infection and its sequel like bodyache, joint pains etc.
Another rare possibility is rheumatic fever which caused by streptococcal infection. It is inflammatory disease only.
So be relax and calm first. Consult rheumatologist and discuss this things.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son.Thanks.

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