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Pain in right leg knee
My mother is experiencing pain in right knee and also there is swelling which does not go. The pain is consistent and is there since a month. She is denying that it can be due to any internal injury. She tried applying certain ointments and oils but was of no use, the pain has not subsided. Are there any tests that should be done to determine the reason of pain?
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At age of 64, X rays of knee (AP) in standing position and in 90 degree flexion (Lateral) suffice..
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your mother into detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the knees.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water/ Gel pac .
Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for back and lower limbs.
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--or else contact a physiotherapist.
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-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab Once a day x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish your mother a quick recovery & good health.
Thanks.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho.)
DMC no.3624
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Seems like Arthritis.
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Bilateral knee AnteroPosterior Xray (Standing)
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Consult a doctor for reviewing of xray.
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It is mostly age related changes in knee..
Go for standing xray of both knee..
It will help
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Considering your mother's age and history of symptoms , she might be suffering from osteoarthritis of knee joint.
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take an xray knee joint
consult a orthopaedic surgeon
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avoid activities that put strain on knee
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes. Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Pune
Single best test for evaluation of knee pain which is persistent since a month in your case is to get the knee examined properly by an Orthopedic surgeon..You can get investigations done as suggested by him for confirmation of the diagnosis..
Its always better to get examined clinically and confirm ultimately with some investigation rather than doing all sorts of investigations without a diagnosis!
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Available information suggests some degenerative disorder of knee joints. For an accurate diagnosis, a detailed assessment with clinical examination and proper history followed by appropriate investigations is needed.
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For the treatment or medicines, visit nearest orthopedic surgeon or consult me online.
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• Active Joint Range of Motion exercises-Full flexion/Extension to be achieved at 1 week, followed by Static and Dynamic Quadriceps/Hamstring Exercises. Deep heat Therapy-SWD, Infrared, Local USG
• Watch for increased Pain/Swelling/Stiffness/Redness/Fever. If present, visit the nearest hospital immediately.
• Avoid ground-level activities like squatting and cross-leg sitting. Use English/sitting commodes for toilet activities.
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