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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling In Joint With Shortness Of Breath And Fatigue

I am 41 years old, female with swollen joints to the point of pain and discomfort. My wrists are the worst. I have shortness of breath when I walk up the stairs or carry something a short distance. I have not taken any new medication nor have I eaten something different. This started a week ago and has progressively gotten worst. I am tired all of the time.
Wed, 9 Mar 2016
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Hi

Thanks for your query and Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr Akshay from Fortis Hospital, New Delhi.

You have mentioned that you are currently having swelling in your joints with pain and s/s of inflammation.
Also there is an associated shortness of breath, the total duration being 1 week.
Can you please tell me which joints apart from wrist are involved?
Also are there any s/s of inflammation like local warmth, skin discoloration etc?
Do you have any associated stiffness when you get up in morning/
What medications do you routinely take and what has been your treatment history till now, including your past drug allergy history etc?

Also if you have got some specific blood tests done especially to rule out an inflammatory pathology, then you can share with me and we can take this consultation forwards.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance/SOS

Thanks & Regards
Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling In Joint With Shortness Of Breath And Fatigue

Hi Thanks for your query and Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I am Dr Akshay from Fortis Hospital, New Delhi. You have mentioned that you are currently having swelling in your joints with pain and s/s of inflammation. Also there is an associated shortness of breath, the total duration being 1 week. Can you please tell me which joints apart from wrist are involved? Also are there any s/s of inflammation like local warmth, skin discoloration etc? Do you have any associated stiffness when you get up in morning/ What medications do you routinely take and what has been your treatment history till now, including your past drug allergy history etc? Also if you have got some specific blood tests done especially to rule out an inflammatory pathology, then you can share with me and we can take this consultation forwards. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance/SOS Thanks & Regards Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena