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The knees get swollen

2017-04-22 10:51:17
I am taking Lipitab 20 mg everyday during the night aftee the dinner. My knees get swollen up and severe pain persists all around the knee area. The pain is some what severe at the back of the knee. I am unable to offer my everyday Namaz freely. Please suggest.
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You might have osteoarthritis of knee joint or patellar arthritis, check your lipid profile if cholestrol is controlled; you must stop your lipitab after consult your physician. You must do the clinical differential diagnosis by experienced physiotherapist or ortho for further evaluation.

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