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Swollen knees on both, sometimes cold, sometimes hot. they are either red or purple. i dehydrate easily and my hands become red as well. what?

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/OAutoimmune diseas: Joint inflammation is called Arthritis. There are multiple causes for arthritis. you should see your doctor to properly diagnose the symptoms you are describing.

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Answered 5/9/2016

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A member asked:

Swollen knees on both, sometimes cold, sometimes hot. they are either red or purple. i dehydrate easily and my hands become red as well. what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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