Greetings Doctor. My aunt is having severe knee pain. She describes it as whenever she sits and gets up the pain is higher. She is finding it even a little hard to work. Kindly tell us what might be the problem and give some immediate relief.
Thanking you in advance.
It appears that the knee is inflamed possibly due to wearing out of the joint. In other words she has osteoarthritis of the knee joints.
For immediate relief she can apply a warm bag or towel soaked in warm water to both the knees. Knee caps that are available in the local pharmacy can also help bring some relief to the knee.
A visit to the ortho surgeon can help. He will most likely order xrays to confirm the diagnosis. Pain meds will help bring the inflammation in the knee down. Avoiding sitting on the floor and climbing up or down stairs can help to an extent. Keeping weight under control is also important to prevent further deterioration.
A total knee replacement is the only permanent solution that will provide long lasting relief from pain and help to keep her mobile.
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