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What Causes Pain And Inflammation In The Joints?
I m just curious if elevation has an effect on a persons joints. I recently moved to a higher elevation than I have always lived and I ve noticed my joint pain has substantially increased. I have a history of joint pain and inflammation but it s now been constant. I m wondering if elevation could be the cause.
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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You have not mentioned which joints are involved
Osteoarthritis or multisystemic disease like rheumatoid arthritis, SLE etc can be ruled out
Investigate with RA factor, local joint x ray, ANA and serum uric acid as per need
Higher elevation don't lead such problem
Check your vitamin D and calcium level as well
Take care
Hope this will help you
Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and discuss all these
You have not mentioned which joints are involved
Osteoarthritis or multisystemic disease like rheumatoid arthritis, SLE etc can be ruled out
Investigate with RA factor, local joint x ray, ANA and serum uric acid as per need
Higher elevation don't lead such problem
Check your vitamin D and calcium level as well
Take care
Hope this will help you
Consult orthopedic surgeon for examination and discuss all these
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