Joint pain after chikungunya.
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Hello, my father recently recovered from chikungunya. I know many people suffer from joint pain after chikungunya and many people's Chronic Joint Pain May Persist for Years After Chikungunya Infection. According to an article, chronic joint pain and stiffness may persist for up to 3 years after an active chikungunya infection. My father is 43 years old and he has chronic pain and stiffness in his knees. What can he to do better his condition and relieve joint pain?
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@tyrell Hello, it is true many people persist in joint pain even after years of chikungunya infection. You can massage his joints with coconut oil he may get relief from it, you can try Performing low-impact aerobic exercise involving stretching and slow movements to relieve the chronic joint pain, Apply an ice pack that will reduce inflammation and pain, give him a healthy diet, and ginger tea, green tea which can help relieve inflammation. Thanks!