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Osteoarthritis and Losing Weight
My mother has osteoarthritis. She is 64 years old. How can she exercise and keep her weight under control. She cannot stand or walk for a long time. Please advise.
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Ger her x rays. She will need some physio and some supplements.
Also her vit d levels and bone density needs assessment.
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Inability to stand or walk indicates the severity of the problem.
Get her evaluated for fast recovery
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Please inform what all joints are affected by her osteoarthritis ? Most commonly knee joints are affected which cause difficulty in walking. These can be tackled by meds , exercises, bracing or knee replacement surgery.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail.
Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other 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 air.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for knees and ankles. She should do Yoga based exercises.These can be done in bed in sitting & lying down position.
--.(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 visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you 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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