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Nerve stiffness above knee
My mother aged about 48 years and last week she had suddenly knee pain she can't able to stand and walk.we consulted a ortho doctor and he suggested some medicines and she is able to walk but now she is complaining of nerve stiffness above knee so pls suggest
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate your mother in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-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.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part- knees.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified).
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s
--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 6 medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish your mother a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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It may be due to arthritis. Do quads exercises and use ice fomentation
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According to your mother history she is suffering from osteoarthritis knee joint which we usually see in old age after 45yrs early or later depends on occupation the fliud called synovial will decrease and bone on bone in joint rub causes pain and also stifness
Next Steps
Xray knee joint ap/lat /rosenberg views
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Avoid squatting, climbing stairs, apply volini spary or gel and ice pack helpful along with painkillers
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Dr. Shobhit Bhardwaj
Orthopedist
21 yrs exp
Noida
What I gather from your mother's history is that she might be suffering from osteoarthritis involving patellofemoral joint ,which can be assessed by orthopaedic surgeon.
Next Steps
get x-rays of both knees AP/Lateral/Skyline view
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Avoid squats and knee bending more than 90 degrees
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