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What Causes Constant Knee Pain?
Question: My wife (aged 34 yrs) has been having constant pain the knees for about 2 months while climbing/ descending stairs which deteriorates during as the day progresses. We got her checked (3 x-rays were done) and any problems ruled out by the doctor. She was given strong anti inflammatory BD for 1 week which subsided the pain, however just after stopping the medicine the pain has come back. The doctor also mentioned that females at this age sometimes get these pains which go automatically if few weeks.
Should we go for further tests? if yes, then which ones.
Should we go for further tests? if yes, then which ones.
Brief Answer:
Can eb due to capsular inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
At her age, the pain in the knee is likely to be due to stress related minor capsular inflammation or decrease in the joint lubricants.
The mild inflammation of the knee mostly subsides by taking antiinflammatory agents and mild pain killers like ibuprofen. In some cases for acute problem muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside are needed after consulting with your orthopaedician.
If still there is no relief then oral steroids and oral lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin are given. Injections - intra- articular are the last options to be considered if all the above measures fail.
In the meanwhile, for symptomatic relief:
1. Give enough rest to the knee- use a knee brace.
2. Take mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
3. Stronger prescription NSAIDS with muscle relaxants may help if simple analgesics do not help.
4. Hot compresses to the knee will be useful pain relieving measure. She may apply a local analgesic gel on that area.
5. calf and hamstring stretches can be helpful under the guidance of a physiotherapist after the acute pain subsides completely.
6. Generally we recommended, rest, graded exercises, rest and graded exercises to let you know the right amount of time you can spend on exercise without injuring yourself.
7. Lose some extra kilos in case she is overweight. Start taking oral lubricating agents like glucosamine after consulting her orthopedician.
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
Can eb due to capsular inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
At her age, the pain in the knee is likely to be due to stress related minor capsular inflammation or decrease in the joint lubricants.
The mild inflammation of the knee mostly subsides by taking antiinflammatory agents and mild pain killers like ibuprofen. In some cases for acute problem muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside are needed after consulting with your orthopaedician.
If still there is no relief then oral steroids and oral lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin are given. Injections - intra- articular are the last options to be considered if all the above measures fail.
In the meanwhile, for symptomatic relief:
1. Give enough rest to the knee- use a knee brace.
2. Take mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
3. Stronger prescription NSAIDS with muscle relaxants may help if simple analgesics do not help.
4. Hot compresses to the knee will be useful pain relieving measure. She may apply a local analgesic gel on that area.
5. calf and hamstring stretches can be helpful under the guidance of a physiotherapist after the acute pain subsides completely.
6. Generally we recommended, rest, graded exercises, rest and graded exercises to let you know the right amount of time you can spend on exercise without injuring yourself.
7. Lose some extra kilos in case she is overweight. Start taking oral lubricating agents like glucosamine after consulting her orthopedician.
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
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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