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Reducing knee joint space
I have a family history of arthritis from my mother's side and I have recently discovered in an x ray that my knee joint space is reducing. I have mild discomfort and slight pain while standing up from sitting and resistance of joint in fully opening up. I am a 24 year female and for now the doctor recommended me calcium supplements and rest for 1 month. I want to know is this reversible with proper medication and care? Will I be able to get back to normal functioning of my knees? And how long the treatment usually takes?
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If the arthritis have already developed its not reversible by medication alone, it’s unlikely to have osteoarthritis at this young age, you can get pain relief by medications , proper clinical and radiological examination has to be done, to get sure of osteoarthritis at this age
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Have a standing xray ap of both knee ap and lateral, reduce weight if you are overweight and have a proper diet
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Stay active , do quadriceps strengthening exercise ofter! You will have good results hopefully!
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Yes, its reversible in your age
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Arthritis of some types namely Rheumatoid arthritis can be familial/ hereditary.
But having reduced joint space at the age of 24 could point to something serious/injury.
With proper care and medication, a normal lifestyle can be achieved.
Kindly consult with x-rays and blood investigations.
Treatment typically lasts as long as pain and discomfort lasts and then lifestyle modifications should keep you comfortable.
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x-rays and blood investigations to guide treatment further
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Avoid squatting, sitting cross legged and maintain a low body weight.
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Not related to arthritis in this age
U might hav had an injury
Better consult orthopaedic surgeon
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Dr. Ankit Ahlawat
Orthopedic surgeon
5 yrs exp
New Delhi
It's very unlikely to have arthritis change at this age.
It would be better if you share the X-ray.
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