Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Acute Pain And Swelling Around The Knees?
sir my wife iage is 40 years and 80kgs. She is having frequent swelling below the knee at various places and vercosa like nerves becomes black with severe pain. Uric acid (gout) treatment given. pain reduced but swelling remains. After medication course completion problem repeats. Test shows no RA. ERP and Uric acid elevates some time and it makes further acute pain. She is under treatment for more than 3 years. No permanent solution. Please suggest me which consultant/specialist i have to approch for this. We are now continuing the treatment with Rheumatologist, and treatment is prolonging without full cure. Regards R.Govindarajan
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to gout.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest using a specific treatment to lower the uric acid such as Allopurinol.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to consult a rheumatologist
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms seem to be related to gout.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
I also suggest using a specific treatment to lower the uric acid such as Allopurinol.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to consult a rheumatologist
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Gout
Loading Online Doctors....