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What Causes Swollen Joints And Redness On Hands?

I am having trouble with my hands, especially joints, red swelling and fingers get stuck and I must open them. I think I have rheumatoid arthritis -- having been using hot water and emu blue and taking 2 advil before bed at night. Should I be doing more or see my Dr.? YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
What symptoms you are describing is indicative that you are having 'rheumatoid arthritis'.
Kindly get the following tests done to confirm.
1. ASLO titre.
2. c-reactive protein (CRP).
3. Serum Uric acid.
4. X-ray of the affected joints.
5. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).
6. RA factor.
Kindly consult Rheumatologist or Orthopedician for further evaluation and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Swollen Joints And Redness On Hands?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. What symptoms you are describing is indicative that you are having rheumatoid arthritis . Kindly get the following tests done to confirm. 1. ASLO titre. 2. c-reactive protein (CRP). 3. Serum Uric acid. 4. X-ray of the affected joints. 5. Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR). 6. RA factor. Kindly consult Rheumatologist or Orthopedician for further evaluation and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.