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Severe Knee joint pains
My father works as daily wages worker...suffering from severe knee joint pains. So advice best treatment in vizag
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1.X ray knee in standing needed.
Next Steps
Consult a musculoskeletal / Manual physiotherapist for good results
Health Tips
1. Knee cap may help him but what type of knee cap depends with the x ray and patient examination.
2. Avoid continuous standing / Stair climbing.
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Your father's knee joint pain could be due degeneration of cartilage ..which is called osteoarthritis ..Get me an x-ray of both knees ..I need to evaluate first ..in the mean time apply warm pack for 10/15 min in each one ..
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1: Avoid over stress activities to the joint ..like climbing, running,squaring, leg cross sitting.
Consult me with the x-ray.
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Hello dear
Please get an Xray of both knees AP and lateral views in standing position.
i need to rule out osteoarthritis for him which seems to be the most probable cause here.
In the mean time you can give him cold packs over his knees and he needs to be put on quadriceps strengthening exercises.
Reagrds
Dr Vipin Gupta
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Consult online with the xrays
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Your father's knee joint pain could be due to degeneration or ligament sprain. How long he is having knee pain? Both knees? Was it a gradual onset or sudden onset of pain?
Next Steps
He should give hot water fomentation to the affected site twice a day for 15-20 min.
He can use Volini gel or spray provided he is not allergic.
He should avoid floor sitting, frequent stair climbing, full squat.
Health Tips
If the pain persists or aggrevates he needs to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Hello... As the age progresses knee joint pain is commonly seen in many people. The first main cause of knee pain is joint degeneration. It is mainly due to heavy physical activities
Next Steps
If he do physical activities like running /walking/ jogging early in the mornings ask him to stop for some days. Avoid stair climbing activities.
Health Tips
He has to wear knee caps to both the knees & he has to do these exercises daily for 2 times for 15 dys https://youtu.be/_RN3AVn2ovM. along with this he has to place hot fermentation pack before doing these exercises for 5 mi. if the pain doesn't decreases consult nearby physiotherapist. Thankyou!
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There r some exercises to provide strength to muscles around knee. If u could visit any physio centre or consulted online, physio will prescribe u those exercises. Also ultrasound therapy and IFT helps in pain reduction and healing
Next Steps
consult with physio
Health Tips
hot water fomentation
pain releaving ointment.
oil massage.
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Hello,
Take some rest and if swelling persist take icepack for 10 to 15mins thrice a day. Your father can start certain exercise to strengthen muscles around knee joint like quadriceps strengthening ,Hamstring strengthening and active movement exercise like Straight leg rising, Ankle toe moment ,heel slide moment. U can refer videos from youtube or can take online consultation.
Regards,
Dr.Aishwarya
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He should perform the exercises which are mentioned in the link which I am sharing here so that his knee muscles can be strengthened up and he can work easily and safely without causing more issues on his knees as the muscles will support him.
https://youtu.be/cLi2GtUcv9M
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