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What could cause swollen and painful joints?
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Many causes: If you have swollen painful joints you should be evaluated by a rheumatologist. There are many different causes including infectious forms of arthritis, for example lyme disease or parvo. There are also many forms of inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid and psoriatic. Its important to not delay in getting the correct diagnosis and proper treatment.
Answered 10/6/2017
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Arthritis: Arthritis. There are 200 varieties. Rheumatologist evaluation needed.
Answered 6/22/2014
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