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Knee Pain and knee stiffness

2020-11-21 15:10:08
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
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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.
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Please visit an Orthopedic surgeon.

Answered2020-11-21 15:14:09

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This pain and stiffness may he associated with degenerative changes in the cartilage of knee joint a condition called osteoarthritis..
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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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