Question

Patient jennifer meeps, female age 45 was seen in office today with complaint of arthralgia . patient stated pain began several weeks ago in the joints of the right phalanges on her foot. she stated she took an anti-inflammatory which helped minimally. rest and elevation seems to help minimally as well. i prescribed an ______ and scheduled her for follow up in two weeks.

Answer 1

In the case of patient Jennifer Meeps who suffered from arthralgia, she was prescribed an analgesic such as acetaminophen and scheduled for follow up in two weeks. Arthralgia’s main symptom is pain which can be described as sharp, dull, stabbing, burning, or throbbing that may range in intensity from mild to severe and no active inflammation in the joints.

Moreover, it can be treated with medication and healthy lifestyles like stretching or performing light exercises and having a lot of rest. Also, placing ice on the affected area and taking warm baths can be a great help to alleviate the pain.