8 Facts about Polyarthritis.

• It simply means pain in multiple joints.
• Can be Associated with fever, rashes, swelling of the joints
• The most common causes are Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, psoriasis, post-viral fever.
• Can involve the peripheral joints and the spine also
• Treatment is multimodal with Drugs, Physiotherapy, Meditation, and sometimes surgery.
• Can be debilitating if neglected.
• Drugs have to be taken life long
• Needs to follow up with the Doctor regularly.