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Meniscus tear / discomfort in knee
I have problem in my right knee not pain but discomfort like sometimes popping and locking like sensation I have taken vitamin d 4 tablets once a week and for some months the discomfort is not there but again it re appeared and felt little holding kind of sensation when folding leg.Finally I went to second opinion
Doctor twisted knee and checked
told might be meniscus tear,
keyhole surgery maybe require i'm worried I don't want those
Is there a way to treat with tablets or physiotherapy(he mentioned so) my weight is 55 and I'm 5'3 I usually walk a lot I dont play sports as well.Thinking to start exercise but keeping this thing in my mind I'm unable.
Months back I saw a famous hospital hoarding showing keyhole surgery for knee I just thought my situation is also going to be like this and just happened it was like I have to prepare for worst.
Kindly help
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
Rule out Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder.
Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for knees and ankles and feet.
--.(Take help of a physiotherapist).
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment Contact your family doctor or visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
--Kindly rate the answer.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho).
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