A member asked:

I'm 39 & have unexplained, painful bouts of swelling in my joints. usually it will be 1 hand or 1 knee/foot-never both. what could this be?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Might be lymes: Many conditions can cause your symptoms. Some serious so it's important to get to your doctor to be examined.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Joint swelling : U may have an inflammatory arthropathy. I would suggest u visit your primary care physician and get some bloodwork done. In the meantime take an anti inflammatory drug(aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen).

Answered 10/3/2016

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