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Seek emergency care immediately for: Acute monoarticular joint pain with severe swelling, warmth, and redness , especially with fever, which may indicate septic arthritis requiring emergency treatment Inability to bear weight on an affected joint Signs of hypersensitivity reaction including facial/lip swelling, widespread hives, or difficulty breathing (stop semaglutide and seek urgent care) Prompt medical evaluation is indicated for: Joint pain accompanied by fever, chills, or systemic symptoms , suggesting possible infection or systemic inflammatory condition Severe pain that significantly limits function or mobility , particularly if onset is sudden Joint symptoms associated with skin rash, oral ulcers, or other systemic manifestations that might indicate autoimmune or connective tissue disease Routine but timely evaluation (within 12 weeks) is appropriate for: Persistent joint pain lasting more than 23 weeks without improvement Progressive worsening of symptoms despite conservative management Morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, suggesting inflammatory arthritis Multiple joint involvement in a symmetric pattern Joint symptoms accompanied by unexplained weight loss beyond expected treatment effects, night sweats, or profound fatigue During the clinical evaluation, your healthcare provider may perform laboratory investigations including complete blood count, inflammatory markers (erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein), rheumatoid factor, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies, uric acid level, or other tests based on clinical presentation

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