64yr adult male of african decent, has swollen hands and feet. cannot make a fist and cannot bend fingers esp?

at the interphalangeal joints. feet are swollen leading to the purchase of bigger shoes. there is numbness, parasthesia and pain sometimes radiates to upper limbs. there is also limited movement. what condition is this and which specialist should we see?

64yr adult male of african decent, has swollen hands and feet. cannot make a fist and cannot bend fingers esp?
Just like Pam mention, get off the computer and go to ER ASAP.





It could be hypertension, heart problem causing edema to feet and hands. Or, kidney failure - these 2 illness has that symptoms.





NEED TO GO SEE A DOCTOR!!
Reply:It could be Sickle cell disease but rarely complications due to this disease is seen at this age. better u should contact Geneal Practitioner.
Reply:First off im not an expert at all so dont make any decision w/o first consulting a doctor, but to what i hear it may be a diabetic problem, but again im not sure
Reply:Kidney problems; retaining fluids. May be due to hypertension. Please get off the computer and go to the doctor...
Reply:See a Rheumatologist. Could be rheumatoid arthritis. for now, soak in hot to warm water every am and pm.



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