Brief Answer: Additional medical data of yours needed... Detailed Answer: Hi, The swollen throat and joints in hands and fever you are experiencing could be related to: - common viral infection - arthritis triggered by a common infection I'd like to ask to have other of your medical data: - did the swollen of the joints in hands show after getting fever or before? - are the joints also red (inflamed) or itchy? - do you have other symptoms like urinary or bowel problems? Looking forward to have the requested data! Thank you! Dr.Sonila

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Brief Answer: Susp.arthritis triggered by viral/throat infection Detailed Answer: Hi back my dear, Thank you for following up. You are saying to have had high fever first and then had red-inflammed finger joints. Your clinic is indicative for earlier viral infection, triggering/precipitating arthritis with renal problems (as you having strong odor to urine). So, I'd strongly suggest to ; - do culture of the throat (especially for strep throat) - measure the levels of antistreptolysins and rheumatoid factor - do urine analysis and abdominal ultrasound to exclude renal problems - measure the ERS and fibrinogen levels. Once the tests results are in, should be treated orally with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs for long time. Meanwhile, I'd suggest to; - apply cold compresses to the finger joints together with analgezic cream - take ibuprofen for the pain and to reduce inflammation All the best! Dr.Sonila

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