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Swelling near knee
Hi Doctor,
My dad is 62 years old. 13 years back he met with an accident. So still he is having rod in his leg(down the knee). But from last one week we have observed swelling at knee and also pain. And we don't see any pain, swelling near the rod.
Kindly suggest.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate your dad 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-ie knee and ankle.
--.(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 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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it may be due to SYNOVITIS or arthriitis of knee
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consult me directly through online consultation
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This may be a inflammation response to the retained implant.
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Apply ice packs.
share xrays.
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Hi!
His problem might be due to osteoarthritis of knee. You will need a clinical evaluation and an X ray of knee as well as leg. Management depends on X ray. You can contact an Orthopaedic surgeon directly on practo for the same.
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X ray of knee and leg and clinical examination
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Avoid sitting cross legged, squatting and kneeling on knees
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