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Question: Hi My father is 65year old he is suffering has multiple issues like asthma , knee joint problem, vertigo and blood pressure etc I want to discuss with you becaues I need suggestion for his knee replacement before I ask my question I want to tell my fahter condition.
he is suffering from asthma and specially in winter he became so sick due to so much cough or balghum and he contionusly having cough (khansi) whole day we are having consultation from XXXXXXX hospital as per doctor he is lung became week and having so much cough in it, almost last 18 years his cough doesn't stop. apart from this he has problem of osteoarthistis in both knee and doctor recomended to replace knee this problem is for almost more than 10 years. know he is not able to walk anymore without any help and we are looking for knee replacement but he beame very weak from last one year due to all sickness. apart from this problem there is one more problem which make him totally unmobile. he is saying whenever he start walking he feel like vertigo and sir ghoom rahta hai due to this he is not able to move from one room to another room many times he fall in wash room , ground , road had many injuries due to free fall even is feeling so much feeling very akdan in his back he is not able to get up from bed without any assitence we already had checkup with various doctors for his vertigo problem like ENT specalist for ear problem and phsyican ( positional vertigo (BPPV)) and also had MRI physician said he dont have any problem but he is feeling vertigo. I don't understand what to do he is keep faling on floor and washroom many time and having injuries.
can you please suggest?
1) Is this vertigo has any co relation with knee problem?
2) His back feel very much like akadan is this realted due to knee problem?
3) is that good idea to replace his knee with all these condition will he able to walk or able to recover while having so much other problem?
4) we don't understand what make him fall his knee or vertigo?
he is suffering from asthma and specially in winter he became so sick due to so much cough or balghum and he contionusly having cough (khansi) whole day we are having consultation from XXXXXXX hospital as per doctor he is lung became week and having so much cough in it, almost last 18 years his cough doesn't stop. apart from this he has problem of osteoarthistis in both knee and doctor recomended to replace knee this problem is for almost more than 10 years. know he is not able to walk anymore without any help and we are looking for knee replacement but he beame very weak from last one year due to all sickness. apart from this problem there is one more problem which make him totally unmobile. he is saying whenever he start walking he feel like vertigo and sir ghoom rahta hai due to this he is not able to move from one room to another room many times he fall in wash room , ground , road had many injuries due to free fall even is feeling so much feeling very akdan in his back he is not able to get up from bed without any assitence we already had checkup with various doctors for his vertigo problem like ENT specalist for ear problem and phsyican ( positional vertigo (BPPV)) and also had MRI physician said he dont have any problem but he is feeling vertigo. I don't understand what to do he is keep faling on floor and washroom many time and having injuries.
can you please suggest?
1) Is this vertigo has any co relation with knee problem?
2) His back feel very much like akadan is this realted due to knee problem?
3) is that good idea to replace his knee with all these condition will he able to walk or able to recover while having so much other problem?
4) we don't understand what make him fall his knee or vertigo?
Brief Answer:
Spondylottic changes in spine are likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
1. The vertigo can be due to positional vertigo or due to spondylottic changes in the cervical spine. This is age related degenerative change and is not likely to be related to the knee problem.
2. The stiffness in the back is due to spondylottic changes in the spine. This can be relieved by hot compress and oral muscle relaxants. Do consult an orthopedician for an MRI scan of the spine.
3. The replacement in knee is not possible till his cough subsides completely. He needs to receive the lung functions first and then plan for knee surgery.
4. The frequent falls are due to vertigo. Knee problem aggravates the disbalance.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Spondylottic changes in spine are likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
1. The vertigo can be due to positional vertigo or due to spondylottic changes in the cervical spine. This is age related degenerative change and is not likely to be related to the knee problem.
2. The stiffness in the back is due to spondylottic changes in the spine. This can be relieved by hot compress and oral muscle relaxants. Do consult an orthopedician for an MRI scan of the spine.
3. The replacement in knee is not possible till his cough subsides completely. He needs to receive the lung functions first and then plan for knee surgery.
4. The frequent falls are due to vertigo. Knee problem aggravates the disbalance.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hey thanks for help!
can you please suggest
whom should I contact a Neurologist or Orthopadeic for vertigo problem?
can you please suggest
whom should I contact a Neurologist or Orthopadeic for vertigo problem?
Brief Answer:
An orthopedician will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is best to consult an orthopedician for proper evaluation.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
An orthopedician will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is best to consult an orthopedician for proper evaluation.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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