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What Causes Swollen Hand Joints?

Had complains of pains , swollen hands and joint over time. Blood test was ordered (3 sample taken same time . Results sent after 10 days . Visit to the doctor afterwards . Doctor replied that test was sent back to Lab for reconfirmation . ??

What could be possibly responsible ?
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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the cause of swelling and pain may be due to rhematoid arthritis.the blood test sent may be RA factor.usually in rhematoid arthritis small joints are involved. The differential diagnosis may be rhematic fever of short duration sore throat and heart valve leision. may be osteo arthritis of long standing duration, old age.
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What Causes Swollen Hand Joints?

the cause of swelling and pain may be due to rhematoid arthritis.the blood test sent may be RA factor.usually in rhematoid arthritis small joints are involved. The differential diagnosis may be rhematic fever of short duration sore throat and heart valve leision. may be osteo arthritis of long standing duration, old age.