If you're a teenager, can you get arthritis, and how would you know?!


Question: If you're a teenager, can you get arthritis, and how would you know.?
Obviously I'm talking about myself. I'm 17 years old, an avid PC gamer, in college, i don't exactly have the money to eat well and should probably exercise more. I've been feeling that hot, expandy-feeling in my left wrist lately, and I heard that more young people have been getting arthritis. How do I know how close i am to getting arthritis.? Yeah I'm a bit paranoid.Health Question & Answer


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Go to your primary care doctor. There is such a things as Juevenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Which they will draw blood for a test for. I had similar problems and was diagnosed with Carpul Tunnel, they always check of RA though. The doctor will be able to rule anything out, also, sleeping with a wrist brace on, helps a lot. Trust me, pain just flies away.Health Question & Answer

You could be getting carpal tunnel disease from over use of the typewriter or mouse. Eating well doesn't have to be too expensive. Eat fruits & veggies instead of junk food & peanut butter instead of greasy fast food!
Ice your wrist several times a day for about 10 minutes & rest it from the PC. Good luckHealth Question & Answer

Im a teenager and have been tested for it. All you have to do is go see a doctor and they order a blood test. If the results come back negative then you don't have it. It's Pretty easy and doesn't take that long. Health Question & Answer

see a medical doctorHealth Question & Answer



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