- Male
- 50 Years
- 05/09/2025
After experiencing diarrhea, I often develop swelling in my knees and ankles, along with pain in my neck, elbows, and other joints. Since March, my condition has worsened to the point where I am bedridden, with extreme pain along my spinal cord and swelling in my left knee. My HLA B27 test result came back as weakly positive. What does this mean, and will I be able to recover and return to normal again?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Weakly positive HLA B27 can suggest reactive arthritis. It is treatable with meds and physiotherapy. Many improve with proper care and time.
Dr. Ezhilarasan Suggests...
Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test or Take a ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test
Answered 05/09/2025
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