A Painful Swollen Joint in an Elderly Male

A Painful Swollen Joint in an Elderly Male

Urgent message: The patient had two recent bee stings. Did they cause his problem or were they red herrings? PAUL BURES, DO, and LEE A. RESNICK, MD Introduction Hot, swollen, tender joints are a common initial complaint in the urgent care setting. Depending on the patient’s HPI and PMH, a definitive diagnosis can often be concluded. A systematic evaluation of infectious, inflammatory, and traumatic causes can help narrow the differential. Judicious use of the laboratory …

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