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What Causes Impetigo On The Skin Along With Joint Pain?

I am a 40year old ale who developed what looks like impetigo on my skin since november 2016. The sores cam along with joint pain...all over my body. The sores have not increased but have also not responded to antibiotics. My joints are permanently painful
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Consult a general surgeon and start a course of antibiotics. As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Impetigo On The Skin Along With Joint Pain?

Hello, Consult a general surgeon and start a course of antibiotics. As of now you can use analgesics/anti inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician