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Suggest Remedy For Parapariesis

hi..both my legs are affected with Parapariesis (a form of polio) and my left leg is approximate 5 inches short ...in right leg there is curve at knee causing several pain at the time of walk..is there any possible treatment kindly suggest...Sunil Raghav
Tue, 7 Apr 2020
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Hello,

The main treatment in such cases is physiotherapy and therapy for the pain. In this regard, I would suggest treatment with gabapentine or pregabaline to help reduce the pain.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Suggest Remedy For Parapariesis

Hello, The main treatment in such cases is physiotherapy and therapy for the pain. In this regard, I would suggest treatment with gabapentine or pregabaline to help reduce the pain. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist