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Joints pain swelling unable to move prop
Mother age 60 , last December having acute joints pain ,knee pain ,blood test report showed R.A.factor 36.41 IU/Ml and CRP 36 mg after medicine with orthopedic relief for initial Jan and Feb month ,same problem persist, in this covid scenario unable to consult doctor physically
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Start with DMARDS
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Need to consult a rheumatologist and check her liver and renal parameters before starting drugs
Health Tips
Active walking and exercise will help her
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Dr. Krishna Naresh Goud
Joint Replacement Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Looks Like Rhuematoid Arthritis . A joint related condition which affects multiple joints and other systems in body at the same time. For getting it diagnosed and confirmation some more tests needs to be done.
Next Steps
please consult an orthopaedic surgeon/ rheumatologist online
Health Tips
avoid exposure to cold .Hot water bath and Hot pack application can help relieve the pain.
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Dr. Chaitanya Waghchoure
Orthopedist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Tab Paracetamol 650mg SOS for pain and consult at the earliest. Will need clinical exam and imaging to understand the problem
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