Viral arthritis

Treatment:

Treatment is symptomatic with analgesics. If joint inflammation is severe, aspiration of fluid from the affected joint may relieve pain. In general, the arthritis is mild.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome is usually good. Most arthritis disappears within several days to weeks with resolution of the viral illness.

Complications:

There are usually no complications.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if arthritis symptoms persist continuously for longer than a few weeks.