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I am experiencing rectal pain, diarrhea (quality: chronic, persistent) , headache (side: all sides) (quality: dull or aching sensation) (time frame: gradually) (severity: moderate) and painful swollen joints (quality: dull or aching sensation) (side: le
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Arthritis: By definition you have arthritis in view of your painful,swollen joints. There are various types of arthritis but the presence of headache and diarrhea point toward an infectious process or inflammatory bowel disease complicated by arthritis. A rheumatologist or infectious disease specialist are best qualified to evaluate you and order appropriate tests. In the meantime take Tylenol and Advil
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