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Reoccurring Fever With Joint Pain In The Knees. Doctor Has

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Question : Reoccurring fever with joint pain in the knees. Doctor has run many test. No positive results. Appendectomy last year, tonsils and adenoids out 2 months ago. Still happening and frequency increased. Please help
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Answered by Dr. Divya Agarwal (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
possibility of autoimmunity

Detailed Answer:
hi,
we need to rule out autoimmune causes,like Familial mediterranean fever, or lupus.
I suggest that u need to get yourself checked out for the same.
you should check for inflammatory markers, ferritin, Rheumatoid factor and anti CCP.
this will help us diagnose the condition.
regards
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Reoccurring Fever With Joint Pain In The Knees. Doctor Has

Brief Answer: possibility of autoimmunity Detailed Answer: hi, we need to rule out autoimmune causes,like Familial mediterranean fever, or lupus. I suggest that u need to get yourself checked out for the same. you should check for inflammatory markers, ferritin, Rheumatoid factor and anti CCP. this will help us diagnose the condition. regards