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Diabetes,knee Pain,stiffness In Both Legs,prostrate Enlarged,swelling On Ankle And Above In Both Legs
i am 75 years old male. i walk around 2 -3 km a day. i am a diabate. i take gemer2. i have knee pain . i take resica kit. the last few days pain was less. but a sort of stiffness on both legs was felt. prostrate is enlarged but not serious and just on border. i take contiflo 0.4 mg the above is the routine for around 3 years. to day i oberved slight swelling on ankle and above on both legs . there is no pain. please tell us is it serious or can i delay consultaion tomorrow?
Mon, 14 May 2012
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Dr. Harish Kumar Singhal's
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Thank you for your query.
your knee pain is due to osteoarthritis - a degenerative disease.
Swelling on ankle & above on both knee legs due to diabetic nephropathy. that why it is better to consult your doctor for evaluation of renal function test.
your knee pain is due to osteoarthritis - a degenerative disease.
Swelling on ankle & above on both knee legs due to diabetic nephropathy. that why it is better to consult your doctor for evaluation of renal function test.
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