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Question: Hi my hands hurt and it has been getting more frequent moving up my arms . My knees seem to hurt also. I am 59 years old . It seems like something is growing and squeezing my veins. what can it be? feels like a work out after the gym only I don,t go to the gym.
Brief Answer:
Get investigation as required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Hand and arm pain may be due to neuropathy. Knee pain at this age is mostly arthritis related.
If there is associated muscular pain then metabolic disease to be investigated.
You need to get investigations like blood sugar, Thyroid profile, vitamin B 12, vitamin D, renal function test, liver function test.
Nerve conduction study may be required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back after investigation.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigation as required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Hand and arm pain may be due to neuropathy. Knee pain at this age is mostly arthritis related.
If there is associated muscular pain then metabolic disease to be investigated.
You need to get investigations like blood sugar, Thyroid profile, vitamin B 12, vitamin D, renal function test, liver function test.
Nerve conduction study may be required.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back after investigation.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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