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What Causes Painful Joints And Swollen Neck Glands Post Treatment For Malaria?
Hi..can I find answers to my health problem? I was treated for malaria and fever recently.I had serious headache at night and cold during early morning..After treatment I got better though I didn t finish the medication as I thought am stronger. The problem am having now is pains around my joints eg:knee,neck,spine,waist and bone and muscles. What drugs can be perfect for me or what solutions do u prescribe. My neck sides are swollen with serious pains Thanks Frank
Mon, 29 Jun 2020
Hi,
This is reactive arthritis and is pretty common, just use hot fomentation, take anti-inflammatory, apply Diclofenac gel, it will take sometime to settle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
This is reactive arthritis and is pretty common, just use hot fomentation, take anti-inflammatory, apply Diclofenac gel, it will take sometime to settle.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
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