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What Causes Pain In Elbows, Knees, Hip And Ankles?
Question: Hello my name is XXXXXXX I am a 50 yr old female in relatively good health. But for a week now I have been experiencing moderated pain in my elbow joints, knees hips, and ankles also accompanied witha non itchy rash. The pain worsens when I sit. I have never had anything like this before and I am puzzled as to what it is, and I don't want to go to the doctor unless I know it isn't a virus
And ideas?
And ideas?
Brief Answer:
Little bit more information will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Going by the Short duration of symptoms it could well be a viral arthritis.which usually resolves of it's own with time,symptomatic treatment and rest.
To help you better please tell me-
1.Is there any redness of eyes with burning sensation while urination?
2.Any fever or loose motion prior to onset of joint pain?
A visit to physician and further observation is recommended.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care
Little bit more information will be helpful
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Going by the Short duration of symptoms it could well be a viral arthritis.which usually resolves of it's own with time,symptomatic treatment and rest.
To help you better please tell me-
1.Is there any redness of eyes with burning sensation while urination?
2.Any fever or loose motion prior to onset of joint pain?
A visit to physician and further observation is recommended.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your response!
There is no redness of eyes, loose motion or pain with urination
The red bumps are still present and the discomfort seems to be traveling from lim to lim feeling more so like the inflammation of. The. Tissue around the area. And very tender to touch.
I just don't know if I should just ride it out or go see my doctor, how long does viral arthritis normally take?
Thank you for your. Time
XXXX
There is no redness of eyes, loose motion or pain with urination
The red bumps are still present and the discomfort seems to be traveling from lim to lim feeling more so like the inflammation of. The. Tissue around the area. And very tender to touch.
I just don't know if I should just ride it out or go see my doctor, how long does viral arthritis normally take?
Thank you for your. Time
XXXX
Brief Answer:
It usually takes 3-4 weeks time for viral arthrits
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you
I have gone through your reply carefully and my suggestions are -
1.A few days course of cortisone along with Ibuprofen will be helpful.
2.A visit to GP is recommended for
assessment,necessary blood work (complete blood count with ESR,serum RA factor) and get medicine prescribed.
It was pleasure talking to you.
Get well soon.
Regards
It usually takes 3-4 weeks time for viral arthrits
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you
I have gone through your reply carefully and my suggestions are -
1.A few days course of cortisone along with Ibuprofen will be helpful.
2.A visit to GP is recommended for
assessment,necessary blood work (complete blood count with ESR,serum RA factor) and get medicine prescribed.
It was pleasure talking to you.
Get well soon.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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