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I have painful joints on my hands and knees. my hands get swollen and i cant make a fist?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Polyarthralgia: Onset of pain in multiple joints is most likely viral of some type. Although some type of rheumatic problem possible.

Dr Lichter agreed

Answered 1/21/2021

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