Spondyloarthritis is an inflammatory disorder that attacks the spine and, in some individuals, the joints of the arms and legs. The most common symptom is lower back pain, followed by pain and swelling in the joints of the arms and legs. It is believed to be a hereditary disorder, and the first line of treatment involves relieving pain symptoms and swelling through non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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I am 30 years old and got my periods today. Do I experience kidney pain due to menstruation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female and got my periods today. I have severe kidney pain that started today and worsens day by day. My current medications include tablet Plaquenil for inflammation and tablet Endep for migraines. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. During the menstrual cycle, pain or cramps occur diffusely in the lower abdominal area. Your kidney pain is not related to menstruation. Please answer the following questions: 1) Is the pain localized to the lateral and posterior aspects of the body? 2) Is the pain... Read Full »
I am a 25-year-old female and my HLA-B27 is positive. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 25-year-old female. For the last two months, I have had some pains in the right ear (back side) and neck. I went for some tests, and I came to know that HLA-B27 is positive. I am currently working and cannot concentrate as I get severe pain. I have a few questions regarding HLA-B27.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please answer the following questions to know further details. Did you have any redness in your eye, also? (the reason for eye drops). Do you have pain in the back, also? Is your neck pain worst in the morning time? HLA (human leukocyte ant... Read Full »