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I have pain in my knee and calf bone,i have vitamin D deficiency. Which doctor should i meet? This has been going on and off since 2005

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First of all expose yourself a lot to morning sun .. sit in shorts and tshirt for sun rays absorption . Drink enough water and start strengthening you hamstring quadriceps and cal muscles. ... Read More

I had calf pain in both legs while standing and while waking up i consult a ortho dr he gave me tablets after one week calf pain disappeared and started knee pain in the same way i ruled out arthritis by doing some test what was the exact problem?

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Get an xray done And consult Ortho surgeon and provide history if any of twisting injury of ur knee ... Read More

She is having pain in Calf around Knee area ( Calf joint area ) we have done self massage with move on that same area several times. However still pain persists. Pain is usually on high during sleeping time. It's related to pain in muscles. Please advise.

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Any history of trauma? Any history of other joint disease u r having? Any swelling or redness in affected area? ... Read More

Experiencing pain in legs area below knees and calfs in both the legs along with dry mouth. Also i had cramps in leg in the morning. Please suggest what is wrong

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Hi,mostly your symptoms i.e muscle cramps and dry mouth could be due to dehydration i.e not drinking enough water! ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I am suffering from knee,thigh and calf pain from last 3 days, main throbing pain is around knee and calf with no swelling. Currently I am working from home from last 9 months and do my work sitting 10 hours a day. I keep my laptop on my thighs mainly while working. It causes no effect earlier but from last few days I am feeling pain in

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Hi... It would be great if you could do a video call for me to be able to tell you what issue you have. But based on what you are saying, it can either be Knee osteoarthritis or pressure on a nerve in ... Read More

Am 26 year old girl.. I face extreme knee pain in my left leg, as if it's broken...and calf pain.. mostly the pain worsen during night.. Can it be a sign of cancer..as the pain is worsening since last 6 month

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You can get an x ray and show it to me by taking an appointment on Practo. Just a simple x ray can tell a lot. Kindly consult ... Read More

I have been having pain in my left calf for about a month now. The pain increases while pressing the muscle just left of the shin bone just below the knee. I have no reddness swelling or discolouration in the area, but the pain is constant.

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It could be due to avulsion of muscles at the origin site. Take proper course of pain killers and muscle relaxants. If not resolved get an MRI Done ... Read More

I got injury in right leg while playing 46hours before. After injury I took off from the practice but after sometime I felt better then I did some running and exercise but been I reached home after 2/3hours I felt pain in knee and even in walking too .It was swelled till evening and I was experiencing server pain in knee and in walking but I was do

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Hey Hi As per your symptoms there may be chances of grade 1 ligament injury or internal swelling .you have to do mri for proper treatment. Also you can consult physiotherapy clinic in first grade inju ... Read More

I've been having severe leg pain at the side of knee and calf not everyday but on and off. I can see nervous little protruding. Looks like varicose vein. Should i consult general physician first or any specialist?

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I feel severe pain in back, calf knees n ankle. It is severe when I masturbate(lying on my stomach) or when i walk fast. I feel my legs r really week from last 1 year.

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I think that it is not related to maturbation. Take opinion from your Andrologist. ... Read More

I have right knee pain..i took mri..i shows i have strains in my knee and swelling in both knee..its paining a lot..only my right knee is paining..my age is 34..weight is 55kg..height is 159cm..I m unable to stand for 5 mins and walk for 5 mins..pain is unbearable..currently not taking a medicine..what do i do know?? Went to physio and did ift,ultr

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Do active qdricep exercise use long knee brace while walking with Medicines. Avoid sit squatt croo leg on ground. ... Read More

Its been a few months i have pain in right knee and ankle it tends to get swelled up and stiff and troubles me for basic activities ankle feels stiff when i move it in circular motion this happens when i sit for 1-2 hours on chair or when i cross legs..

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Ur weight ? Any history of trauma/ injury, any other joints involvement like wrist, fingers,lower back, hips. Any history of diabetes, thyroid,disorder,uric acid level, vit d3,vit b12 levels ? ... Read More

I am 3 months postpartum, from 7-8 months of pregnancy I was experiencing pain in my back left side , I'm not able to lift my back in a lying position. After delivery it worsened and now I have pain in my knee on the same side. It causes pain when I move my knee. I think there is some nerve problem from the back up to knees . If I sleep straight I

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Nerve-related back and leg pain that starts in pregnancy and continues postpartum is common, especially when it began on one side and worsened after delivery. This is usually linked to posture, core w ... Read More

Hi Dr, I have a history of lumbar spondylosis with lordosis and knee osteophytes.. for a few years, recently I got knee pain in right knee on bending, i took x ray but it shows no problem.. so then I was waiting n now I'm getting burning sensation behind knee, and this is right knee but sometimes in left leg some random spot it burns for few secon

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Hello mam no need to worry You start doing daily exercises in routine basis or start swimming do something regularly without weights …. Which help you to reduce some weight and gain strength or Star ... Read More

The spot shown in the image feels sharp pain while pressing on the spot( edge of the knee )( for the past 3 weeks) . There is no swelling .Currently I'm in police training .. I can run and walk there is no problem associated it but when pressing it's hurt feels like a shock or sharp pain.. What is the reason... Can I continue the training.. Is it

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Get xray of knee ... Read More

My father's age is 47 years and he is facing sound in his knees while walking normally and some more sound when walking on stairs and have some pain, please give suggestion.

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The knee sounds may be due to wear and tear in the knee joint or cartilage changes. Since there is also some pain, it would be better to get it checked rather than ignoring it. ... Read More

My vitamin b12 was 156 my 4 doses are completed but my legs are still paining a lot below knees my vitamin D is also borderline low/insufficient at 20.58 ng Hemoglobin: 10.5 g/dL → low (12–15 reference) * Iron: 34 µg/dL → low * Transferrin saturation: 10% → low (13–45%) * TIBC: 339 µg/dL → within range * CBC also shows low MCH/MCHC and borderl

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Tablet etova mr ... Read More

Hello .. I am a 35 year old female .. recently I got this injury in my knee . Xray was done and the report shows mild reduced tibio femroral joint .. can you please tell me what does that mean ? Because my doctor is currently out of station and will be back after a week. Thank you !

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Hey, if you've got an injury, you need a detailed physical exam of your knee. I'd suggest getting a second opinion from another orthopedic surgeon. In the meantime, rest up, ice it, and keep your leg ... Read More

My mother has pain problem in her almost entire leg like in heel , knee pain and some swelling and spider veins in thighs part

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Pain involving the heel, knee and rest of the leg can have more than one cause. Spider veins with swelling may suggest venous insufficiency, especially if symptoms worsen after prolonged standing. Hee ... Read More

The calf muscle of my left leg started hurting 2 days ago but it only hurts while walking or lifting my toe. What might be the reason and what to do next

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Muscle nutritional deficiency Plenty of water Vitamin supplement Powergesic gel ... Read More

Hello .. nearly a week ago I slipped and got my knee injured .. my knee didn't hit the floor , but somehow I felt a huge and sharp pain , I was unable to get up on my own . It has been more than a week , I still can't walk properly. Specially facing difficulties while climbing a staircase. It is even more difficult to get down than climbing up .can

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Get mri of affected knee ... Read More

Hi Dr I am having lumbar spondylosis with lordosis and knee osteophytes.. I was advised to not bend and climb stairs.. but due to unavoidable circumstances I was traveling by car 1000+ km and also climbed stairs. Now my right knee is uncomfortable like if I sit on bed and fold leg its ok but when I'm straightening the leg its paining on right end b

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long car journey and repeated stair climbing can temporarily flare up both your knee and lower back symptoms. Pain at the outer or back part of the knee while straightening can come from the knee itse ... Read More

I was vit d deficient 4 months ago when tested. At that time , I faced whole body ache , took 60k weekly, and vit b12 daily and vit d now normal . Body ache resolved but I am facing calf muscle pain... On and off, no tingling sensation, not sharp and severe, mild pain. What to do? What may be the causes? Can it be due to magnesium deficiency or els

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it may be electrolyte difficiency you may take a sachet electrol for 1 week with water ... Read More

I have on off cervical neck pain and knee pain sometimes ankle pain also Is jointace dn effective along with nsaids vit d ,ca and b12

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Your knee X ray does not show any significant arthritis or major bony abnormality. The cervical X ray also does not show any major structural problem, although there appears to be some straightening o ... Read More

Hello Docs, Hope you all are doing well. For the past week, whenever I go to bed, I experience pain in my foot and calf. To relieve the pain, I need to place a pillow on my foot for pressure, which helps me fall asleep. The pain usually disappears once I start walking. Could you please advise what might be causing this and suggest remedy for this

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Pain in the foot and calf that appears mainly while resting at night and improves after getting up and walking can occur with nocturnal muscle cramps or sometimes restless legs syndrome. Restless legs ... Read More

I am having knee pain since few days it was after i do squats exercise then it go away. This happened for everytime i do squats. And i kept doing it for months. But since 2 days the pain is not going away. I am having fear , i don't want any arthritis. I am taking vit d 60k once a week for low vit d. Suggest some exercise for pelvic floor and knee,

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At 30 years of age, pain occurring repeatedly after squats does not by itself mean arthritis. From your description, this sounds more like an exercise/load-related knee problem, commonly patellofemora ... Read More

Knee and tibia bone pain due to injury.sudden fall floor..,. ... I am taking ibrufen tablet temporary relief

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In a 65-year-old patient with knee and upper tibial pain following a fall, a fracture around the proximal tibia, tibial plateau, patella, or distal femur must be ruled out before assuming it is just a ... Read More

I had a ligment injury 6 years ago now iam still having pain and clicking sound in knee and loss of strength in left knee

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Persistent pain, clicking, and loss of strength 6 years after a ligament injury is not normal and suggests there may be an untreated ligament injury (such as an ACL/PCL tear), a meniscal tear, cartila ... Read More

My wife has been experiencing severe calf pain almost every night for nearly a year in both legs. Whenever the pain occurs, her calf muscle becomes extremely tight and feels rock hard. What tests would you recommend to help identify the cause? I would really appreciate your advice. I will get the recommended tests done and then consult a doctor wi

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

My father had knee pain for the past 2 weeks , he was able to walk , but the pain and the burning sensation is still there We did MRI and xray Is there any medication and not surgery as his age is 74 now

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Based on the MRI findings, surgery is not always necessary, even at the age of 75. Treatment depends more on your father’s symptoms than the MRI report. If he is able to walk and does not have repeate ... Read More

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