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Please tell me Osteoarthritis
Treatment how to increase cartilage in the joint help me it is possible
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Osteoarthritis at this age is very unlikely
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You cannot increase the cartilage amount in your joints. The best you can do is to help what cartilage you have, to last longer. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Do regular exercise. Stay active. Yoga is helpful for maintaining joint flexibility.
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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.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises.
--.(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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Not possible
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Dr. Sivaraman B
Orthopedic surgeon
28 yrs exp
Chennai
Osteoarthritis- wear and tear happens in old age. Try to do quads exercises to delay the process of wear and tear in knee
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi its its unlike to have oa at this age
Please consult through practo pro consult for needful mplease
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