Question 1

pain back of  left ankle & under heel to arch. swollen ankle only. xray show arthritis. no sign of fracture. no bruise. color good. cant bear weight.

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Insertional achilles: Insertional achilles tendonitis and calcinosis. Use a heel lift in shoes, do not walk bare  foot, use any form of mentholate gel ie: biofreeze 2-3 x daily. Possible use of anti-inflammatory if you are cleared by your doctor.

Question 2

what are the signs of arthritis?

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Pain, swelling, redn: Pain, swelling, redness, warmth and loss of movement of joints.

Question 3

what are typical signs of arthritis?

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Pain..: Near or in the joints. Swelling and warmth. Indicate inflammation.  There are many causes for arthritis. I would see a rheumatologist after a baseline screen from my primary care doctor!

Question 4

what can be initial signs of arthritis?

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Joint pain, swelling: Joint pain, swelling, redness, warmth, loss of movement.

Question 5

what are some signs of arthritis and is it preventable?

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Pain in joints: Some types of arthritis might run in the family. However, that does not mean a person cannot do things to delay onset or decrease the effect. Start by getting a family history. Take that to a primary care provider for consultation and examination. Ask for a list of activities to avoid and for things to do for prevention. If needed, ask for a referral to a rheumatologist.

Question 6

could you tell me what are some early signs of arthritis?

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Symptoms: You can joint pain or joint swelling.  You can also experience stiffness in joints.

Question 7

what are signs of arthritis in your feet?

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The location clues: There are  different kinds  of foot arthritis. The  base  of the large  toe is chacteristically osteoarthritis but is the most  common site of gout attacks. Arthritis isinflammation of the joint. The foot  has many joints, but the joint or joints  involved can be a clue  by their  location of  what  kind  of arthritis. This can be a diagnostic clue.

Question 8

my wrist is in pain for a while is this a sign of arthritis?

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Can be: In absence of an injury, arthritis and tendinitis are the two most common reasons for pain around the wrist.

Question 9

is it possible that dizziness and headache be a possible sign of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but: While arthritis in the neck could cause those symptoms, it remains an unlikely cause in a 46 year old. Speak with a doctor.

Question 10

creaky joints a sign of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No: just noises from ligaments and bones.

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