Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the healthy body tissues. The common symptoms are fatigue, fever, morning stiffness, joint pain, loss of appetite, and limited movement. Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids helps to treat it.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am 28 and weigh 115 lbs. I have an ulcerative colitis flare up, a cold sore outbreak, genital herpes outbreak, and a knee injury that will not heal. The lab tests confirmed an infection with both the herpes viruses. What is happening to me? I work 65 hours a week as a geologist. M... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All these symptoms you described are associated with a single disease activity. This is a rheumatological disease. It is basically an inflammatory response to some unknown gene or immune cell. You will need to be evaluated for the same. Once diagnosed, the treatment is... Read Full »