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Swelling of foot.
Sir,A 40 year old man has swelling and pain in his right foot, no fever, it happens occasionally, it gets better after taking medicine, it happens again. An x ray was done. The report is given below. How is it currently? Advice is requested.
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Recurrent foot swelling can be likely gouty arthritis or inflammatory arthritis and this should be confirmed with investigations.
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If swelling persists or recurs, consult an orthopedic specialist
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This xray look normal to me but it's incomplete. Do weight bearing x-rays. Few blood investigation needed like Sr uric acid, KFT, Sr vit B12, RA factor.
IMP NOTE:-
-Limb elevation on 2 pillow while sleeping
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Based on history it may be gout /inflammmatory arthritis/Osteoarthritis
X-ray doesn’t show any fracture
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Avoid self medication,consult doctor
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Xray is normal
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Dr. Pratik Sanjay Dangare
Orthopedist
2 yrs exp
Wardha
Please get blood investigations done
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follow up after blood investigations
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