Synovitis or synovial inflammation refers to inflammation of the synovium, the membrane that lines the joints. Synovitis is a major problem in medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatic fever, tuberculosis, or gout. In synovitis, the joint appears swollen, puffy, painful and inflamed. Synovitis is often treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids.
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I have pain in my knees. Can the pain be due to the wearing of improper shoes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old. I have pain in my knees, especially in the left one. I have not been able to walk for quite a long, and sometimes it feels that some fluid is traveling towards the feet and some cold sensations as well. My job profile needs lots of walking. Can the pain be due to t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly give me the following information. 1. Since how long you had the pain? 2. Have you had any injury in the knee joint? 3. What aggravated the pain? 4. Is pain more in the knee or foot? 5. Do you have any back pain radiating down to the left leg? 6. Do you ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I experience pain in my wrist when it is flexed, and my fingers are abducted. It began after a forearm workout, and it has not resolved even after a week. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. This could be due to overstretching and lifting very heavy weights. I suggest you to take the following medications: Take one tablet of Ibuprofen 400 mg after food, twice daily for ten days. Take one tablet of ... Read Full »