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How Can Knee Pain Be Treated?
I have pain in my knees (R L) upon standing up or sitting down, and especially when climbing up or down stairs. I am a 60 yr old female, diabetic on insulin. I have recently lost 30 lbs., but pain has not improved. No injury to knees that I am aware of. No redness or swelling. Suggestions??
Fri, 3 Aug 2018
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Knee pain while climbing steps may be due to patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia or osteoarthritis or iliotibial band syndrome etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Avoid climbing steps, take rest, use cold and warm compression. Use tablet Aceclofenac (don't use in case of kidney failure).
If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
Knee pain while climbing steps may be due to patellofemoral pain syndrome or chondromalacia or osteoarthritis or iliotibial band syndrome etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Avoid climbing steps, take rest, use cold and warm compression. Use tablet Aceclofenac (don't use in case of kidney failure).
If symptoms not improved please consult your orthopedician, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
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