Viral arthritis
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
Arthritis may be a symptom of many virus-related illnesses. It usually disappears on its own without any lasting effects.
It may be associated with mumps, rubella, human parvovirus, and Hepatitis B.
It may also occur after immunization with rubella vaccine. This is a common form of childhood joint discomfort.
A physical examination shows joint inflammation. A serology for viral agents may be performed.
Your doctor may prescribe pain medicines to relieve discomfort.
If joint inflammation is severe, aspiration of fluid from the affected joint may relieve pain.
The outcome is usually good. Most viral arthritis disappears within several days to weeks when the underlying virus-related disease goes away.
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if arthritis symptoms persist continuously for longer than a few weeks.
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