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What Could Prolonged Chronic Body Ache Wtih Stiffness And Numbness Indicate?
HI, I have chromic body ache, pain all over the body since last 6 years. Feeling heavy stiffness, numbness. I have been doing thyroid check periodically. Since Jan 15 pain is more, feel very lethargic, not able to focus on office work. can you pl. guide me here.
Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Hi,
Chronic body aches with stiffness and numbness can be a sign of various medical conditions. Some of the common causes include:
- Fibromyalgia: A condition that causes widespread pain, tenderness, and fatigue throughout the body.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome: A disorder characterized by severe fatigue that does not improve with rest.
- Arthritis: A joint disorder that causes inflammation and pain in the joints.
- Multiple sclerosis: A chronic condition that affects the central nervous system, causing numbness, weakness, and other symptoms.
- Lyme disease: An infectious disease caused by a tick bite that can cause joint pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.
It is important to visit your doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Your doctor may perform physical examinations, blood tests, imaging tests, and other diagnostic procedures to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Depending on the cause, your doctor may recommend medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, or other treatments to manage your symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Chronic body aches with stiffness and numbness can be a sign of various medical conditions. Some of the common causes include:
- Fibromyalgia: A condition that causes widespread pain, tenderness, and fatigue throughout the body.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome: A disorder characterized by severe fatigue that does not improve with rest.
- Arthritis: A joint disorder that causes inflammation and pain in the joints.
- Multiple sclerosis: A chronic condition that affects the central nervous system, causing numbness, weakness, and other symptoms.
- Lyme disease: An infectious disease caused by a tick bite that can cause joint pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.
It is important to visit your doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Your doctor may perform physical examinations, blood tests, imaging tests, and other diagnostic procedures to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. Depending on the cause, your doctor may recommend medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, or other treatments to manage your symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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