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What Are The Causes Of Severe Pain And Swelling In Hands And Back Pain?

i have severe pain and swelling in my hands and have trouble doing daily functions like turning on taps and holding a pen....I also have a history of ddd and a wedge fracture on my t12.... no one is listening about my back issues and testing me for arthritis first, is this normal?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history there is possibility of polyarthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have such complain?
Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased does she have such stiffness in spine?

Harmone imbalance like hypothyroidism also leads to similar complain.so check your thyroid profile.

You may need to do blood investigations like CRP,RA,ESR,ASO.

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 Are The Causes Of Severe Pain And Swelling In Hands And Back Pain?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history there is possibility of polyarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does she have such complain? Ankylosing spondylitis typically involve spine and hips with other large joint also. There is reduced chest function in this disease. Stiffness in spine is increased does she have such stiffness in spine? Harmone imbalance like hypothyroidism also leads to similar complain.so check your thyroid profile. You may need to do blood investigations like CRP,RA,ESR,ASO. 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.