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Knee Pain and knee stiffness
I'm having knee pain and stiffness since two weeks
Unable to bend my left knee completely
Slight pain in in the right knee
Sometimes crackle sound and pain when I bend my left knee
Please advise
Considering your age, you probably have early osteoarthritis in both your knees. A clinical examination and X-rays will help diagnose and stage the problem. Then we will be able to come up with a treatment plan.
Next Steps
Please visit an Orthopedic surgeon.
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This pain and stiffness may he associated with degenerative changes in the cartilage of knee joint a condition called osteoarthritis..
Next Steps
I will suggest you to get one x ray done of knee joint. Start hot fomentation, take analgesic, calcium and vitamin d supplements, apply analgesic ointment for pain relief.. start physiotherapy for pain relief..
Health Tips
Avoid heavy work, avoid sitting down, avoid Indian toilet, avoid stair climbing..
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