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Extreme pain in left knee
Since last one year i am having pain in my left knee. Whenever i fold my leg for more than five minutes , pain in left knee starts. There is no pain when i walk or use stair , only when i fold my leg it pains. Sometimes joints of my finger pains for few seconds.
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Looks like cyst or meniscal tear in the knee , consult with me or any orthopaedic surgeon , requires an mri for further evaluation
Health Tips
Avoid squatting and running , do quadriceps strengthening and vmo strenghtening exercises
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-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie. Knees and hips.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified).
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of 6 medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Hi
From your symptoms it is clear that you have pain in left knee mainly when you fold your leg and there is no pain on climbing stairs or walking. You also have occasional pain in your finger joints.
Symptoms mentioned by you are non-specific and it needs further detailed history. I would advice you to take appointment for consultation for detailed findings and accurate treatment.
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Health Tips
Avoid squatting, sitting cross legged. Do hot fomentation. Do exercises for quadriceps and hamstrings.
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