Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Osteoarthritis
Question: I have started having rotating joint pain. It started with my shoulders. The pain is strong enough to wake me up at night. It moved to my elbows one at time . It's moved to my knees this week. I can hardly stand to walk.
That's where I'm at right now. This is the first time I've had this problem.
That's where I'm at right now. This is the first time I've had this problem.
Brief Answer:
Osteoarthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
You could be suffering from Osteoarthritis.
Apply warm packs to the affected region. Take Tablet Acetaminophen/Paracetamol 500mg thrice a day for 10 days. It is an over the counter Medicine.
Avoid lifting weights. Do get Xray if the knees, blood tests like Anti-CCP, CRP, ESR, Complete blood count to rule out the causes of the arthritis.
Do upload your results. If you have help, do get to an Emergency Department to give you medical relief immediately.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Osteoarthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
You could be suffering from Osteoarthritis.
Apply warm packs to the affected region. Take Tablet Acetaminophen/Paracetamol 500mg thrice a day for 10 days. It is an over the counter Medicine.
Avoid lifting weights. Do get Xray if the knees, blood tests like Anti-CCP, CRP, ESR, Complete blood count to rule out the causes of the arthritis.
Do upload your results. If you have help, do get to an Emergency Department to give you medical relief immediately.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
