What could cause sudden joint pain and swelling in my hands?
Inflammatory disease. If no injury occurred, then any inflammatory disease could cause this, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or a flare of osteoarthritis. Additionally some metabolic diseases such as diabetes or hypothyroid can lead to a similar picture.
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Help docs! I'm trying to find out what causes joint pain, nerve pain and swelling in fingers, hands and wrists?
I would go. To a rheumatologist near you and have them look into it for you. What to do about it depends on what it is. It's just guesses in this format without more information and an exam.
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Should I be worried about joint pain in hands plus swelling and sweating?
Have it evaluated. Your pain could be as a result of many different things. A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, tendon or ligamentous tear, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormalities.
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Been having- joint discomfort throughout my body &some joint pain in my right hand. Heavy head feeling-body run down-had slight swelling in face?
See a rheumatologist. I urged you to see a rheumatologist and have the issue evaluated. There are numerous possible causes for your symptoms.
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Get a blood test. Not knowing your history, I am assuming that your sedrate may have gone up. Get a blood test and see a rheumatologist as soon as you can. Also, may want to stay clear of glutens from now on.
People who are sensitive to gluten present with body pain all over, lethargy, as well as heavy head and stomach aches. Hope you feel better soon!
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What do I do? Swelling around the left hand small finger joint & pain at the base of thumb?
Rheumatologic eval. Rheumatology evaluation to identify type and possibly cause of arthritis.
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Help docs! I'm trying to find out what causes joint pain, nerve pain and swelling in fingers, hands and wrists?
I would go. To a rheumatologist near you and have them look into it for you. What to do about it depends on what it is. It's just guesses in this format without more information and an exam.
Read more...
Should I be worried about joint pain in hands plus swelling and sweating?
Have it evaluated. Your pain could be as a result of many different things. A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, tendon or ligamentous tear, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormalities.
Read more...
Been having- joint discomfort throughout my body &some joint pain in my right hand. Heavy head feeling-body run down-had slight swelling in face?
See a rheumatologist. I urged you to see a rheumatologist and have the issue evaluated. There are numerous possible causes for your symptoms.
Read more...
Get a blood test. Not knowing your history, I am assuming that your sedrate may have gone up. Get a blood test and see a rheumatologist as soon as you can. Also, may want to stay clear of glutens from now on.
People who are sensitive to gluten present with body pain all over, lethargy, as well as heavy head and stomach aches. Hope you feel better soon!
Read more...
What do I do? Swelling around the left hand small finger joint & pain at the base of thumb?
Rheumatologic eval. Rheumatology evaluation to identify type and possibly cause of arthritis.
Read more...