Osteoarthritis and gout
Common Questions and Answers about Osteoarthritis and gout
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Causes of knee swelling include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, pseudogout, infection, trauma, and tumors. Causes of generalized swelling (edema) include heart failure, kidney failure, and liver failure (cirrhosis).
A traumatic injury or ankle sprain is common cause of ankle swelling and pain. Other causes are rheumatoid arthritis, gout, vascular obstruction etc.In osteoarthritis there are degenerative changes and damage to the articular cartilage. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis is confirmed by physical examination and X-rays of the ankle joint. Medications like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are being used as they are effective in reducing the pain of OA in all joints.
htm There are many things that can cause the swelling ect that you are having but this is a general area to start getting checked. I take black cherry extract for my osteoarthritis and it works great for the swelling ect. I hope you get a diagnosis soon and get better quick. Best wishes.
Similarly if you were prone for arthritis such as osteoarthritis, the period of inactivity could have aggravated the arthritis and hence swollen joints. There are various causes of multiple joint pains like osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic pathology, thyroid problems etc.
Please consult an orthopedic specialist regarding this. There are no swollen joints associated with inactivity alone as the cause. However inactivity aggravates an existing joint condition like arthritis.
The various causes are carpel tunnel syndrome, inflammation of the tendon of the hand due to repetitive work, gout, lymphangitis, deep vein thrombosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. You need to consult a doctor and rule these out by blood tests, X-rays, nerve conduction studies, rheumatoid factor, ESR, etc.
Since the thumb twitches uncontrollably, symptoms could be due to carpal tunnel syndrome. In this the median nerve is compressed at the wrist in a place called the carpel tunnel.
Pain and swelling in a single finger can be due to fracture, tendon injury, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis or due to infection. It is difficult to comment on net. Consult an orthopedic specialist and get an X-ray done to start with.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Joint pain can be caused by a variety of issues such as autoimmune diseases, gout, osteoarthritis, tendinitis and infections caused by a virus, such as Epstein-Barr viral syndrome, Hepatitis, Influenza or Lyme disease. If the initial tests were negative, further evaluation and additional diagnostic tests including CBC or blood differential, c reactive protein and autoimmune tests may need to be done. Another specialist's opinion may also help. Take care and do keep us posted.
The common causes of your symptoms could possibly be ganglion cysts, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and gout. In rheumatoid arthritis there is morning stiffness, joint pains and nodules under the skin. Ganglion cysts arise from the capsule of a joint or the sheath of a tendon. They are found at different places on the wrist and some ganglion cysts may be painful. Seek the opinion of a healthcare professional.
I was tested for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis which came back negative. I am slightly overweight, but the weight issue was never a problem before with my pain in my ankle, but I cannot stand as long as 20-30 minutes which makes exercising difficult. I was also tested for gout and nothing.
Any suggestions I can take to my doctor or maybe an answer? I go back August 3rd to see her.
Hypothyroidism and osteoarthritis , degenerative joint disease are some disease's that do have the symptoms your having. I would suggest going back to the doctor and having futher test done to find out what is causing the swelling and joint pain. It could be any number of things but to make a correct Dx you really need additional test done. How are the medications your taking working?
Keep us informed and let us know if we can help.
Instead the pain/pull/discomfort could be due to arthritis, gout, pseudo gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or carpel tunnel syndrome. If you are a diabetic or have a family history of diabetes, this should be checked as diabetes can cause stiff joints of hand.
You can dip your hands in warm and cool water alternatively, exercise your wrist, and apply local analgesics. However, you must find the cause of your problem.
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It is good that xray and MRI of the knee and other tests showed good results. Was there blood test done? This will help rule out infection or presence of gout. Knee pain usually results from arthritis (rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and gout), baker's cyst, bursitis, connective tissue disorders such as lupus, dislocation of the kneecap, iIliotibial band syndrome, infection or any trauma or abnormalities in the structures in the knee.
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The uric acid is within normal range so gout is more or less ruled out. Normally C reactive protein is undetectable in blood. A level between 1-3 shows moderate risk and a level above 3 shows increased risk for heart problems, infection, inflammation, dental problem, arthritis, cancers etc. A high C-Reactive protein should be evaluated ASAP. RA factor is normal so rheumatoid is more or less ruled out. High ANA could be non-specific or may be due to an autoimmune disease.
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