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Excessive joint pain
My mom has arthritis. Approx 4-5 yrs back she was asked to undergo knee replacement surgery but later on she consulted another doctor and completed the medicine course and went for physiotherapy.
But from last few weeks she is having excessive joint pain. Maximum in the knee region.
She is a Thyroid patient as well so taking medicines for it
Weight is 88 and height is 5'5"
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Need a X ray to know the joint condition
Cornerstone of treatment remains Quadriceps strengthening exercises
Can go for intra articular visco supplementation injections
Next Steps
avoid squatting and stairs
Health Tips
will need Total knee replacement if all these fails
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Pl do x ray of knee joints and send it
Pl do arthritis profile if there is pain Nd swelling of other joints
Pl take pain medication
Next Steps
Pl consult through practo consult for further detailed analysis
Health Tips
take foods rich in omega 3 oil
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