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Imflammation and pain in knees
I have been undergoing TB treatment (pulmonary) since january. I have been taking medicines to control my uric acid too as prescribed by my doctor (my uric acid levels were always 8-9 post during medication). My treatment started in the month of january and now, 3 months later, I have problems in moving and bending my legs. My knees have swolen and they pain a lot. The doctor says its because of the increased uric acid level, but why the medicines are not working? Also, why the swelling and pain has started after the uric acid has dropped from 9 to 8? Its really painful. Should I see an orthopedic specialist? Its been 2 weeks since I have been suffering from this.
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Knee swelling may or may not be related to high uric acid level. It could be due to injury, infection or inflammation. High uric acid levels should have come down with medicines.
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Need to see an orthopaedic surgeon as well get x rays of the knees done.
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