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Left knee pain
I have developed knee pain on left leg while climbing up or down stairs.After 5 mins the pain subsidizes. It stays for almost Six months .not every time but hardly once in two days .do I need to consult doctor?
Cartilage in the patello femoral joint may be giving rise to the symptoms secondary to reasons which could be only know after thorough investigations/Clinical examination.
Next Steps
Consultation with an orthopedic surgeon
Health Tips
• Active Joint Range of Motion exercises-Full flexion/Extension to be achieved at 1 week, followed by Static and Dynamic Quadriceps/Hamstring Exercises.
• Watch for increased Pain/Swelling/Stiffness/Redness/Fever. If present, visit the nearest hospital immediately.
• Avoid ground-level activities like squatting and cross-leg sitting. Use English/sitting commode for toilet activities.
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Yes get blood Uric acid test X-ray knee joint standing front and side view consult me Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic surgeon 42 years expertise search browse on goggle in practo website
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