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What Causes Sore Shoulders And Muscles With Hand Swelling?

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Question : I have sore shoulders, sore muscles. I have a swollen hand that is very tender and hot. I was wondering if it may be gout. and what to do for it
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Possibility of cellulitis can be considered. Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case, As per your history and symptoms possibility of cellulitis can be considered Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be confirmed, antibiotic can be started according to examination. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Colour Doppler study will help to know cause of edema. Take precaution to avoid spread of infection Possibility can be gout is less likely. In gout there is accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint mainly foot. This leads to swelling and redness in foot commonly ,sometimes hand may be involved. Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamine. If gout is confirmed you may need medicine accordingly and diet restriction Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes Sore Shoulders And Muscles With Hand Swelling?

Brief Answer: Possibility of cellulitis can be considered. Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case, As per your history and symptoms possibility of cellulitis can be considered Consulting your doctor infection /cellulitis can be confirmed, antibiotic can be started according to examination. If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery. Colour Doppler study will help to know cause of edema. Take precaution to avoid spread of infection Possibility can be gout is less likely. In gout there is accumulation of uric acid crystals in joint mainly foot. This leads to swelling and redness in foot commonly ,sometimes hand may be involved. Till time take analgesic and neurotropic like methylcobalamine. If gout is confirmed you may need medicine accordingly and diet restriction Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.