Post Chikungunya complications

2017-08-31 14:28:49
Had Chikungunya in Aug 16. Joint pain persisted for 3 months, later became ok. Since feb 17 rt shoulder has become stiff with restricted movement and pain. Did MRI and had allopathy/ayurvedic medicines for last 4-5 months. Even left shoulder has started giving problem with pain though movement is free. pain is left ankle and finger joint too .
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Sir it is common after chikungunya for body to attack normal joints. Get following blood tests done, rheumatoid factor, uric acid, anti ccp antibodies, ana profile by blot technique, esr and crp. Medicines after above reports will help protect your joints for sure. Do let me know.

Answered2017-09-01 07:08:00

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