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Knee pain occurred 2 weeks before

2017-09-24 16:41:00
My mother is 72 yrs old. She have hyper thyroid and joint pains is a regular problem. But from last 2 weeks her left knee have ache for which she did all kind of home remedies and also went to GP who gave her an injection which was just a painkiller. She have Vata problem and also in her medical history she had been operated for gall bladder removal for stones.
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Considering her age knee pain could be due to 2 reasons either knee arthritis or due degenerative changes in her back causing the radiating pain. Detailed evaluation will be required.
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Advise you to please visit the nearby orthopaedic or physiotherapist for more accurate diagnosis. Also they might ask for the knee and back X-ray.
Health Tips
Use ice pack if there is swelling along with pain. Avoid crossed leg sitting and sitting in Indian toilets.

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