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How Must I Manage Knee Discomfort And Walking Difficulty After Gaining Weight When Diagnosed With Varicose Veins?
Question: I’ve noticed for the past few weeks difficulty I have in walking. Specifically my knees bother me, I’ve gained a considerable amount of weight over the last few years. So I struggle taking the stairs and putting weight on my left knee more so than the other. But both bother me. I have vericos veins that see at the back of my knee.
Just wanted to add I’m 5’4 and 250 lbs. I do have additional information two months ago I start to have a pain on my left hand side of my abdomen closer to my stomach area. In February 2018 I had an x-ray done of my esophagus and stomach to check for acid reflex. The test came back negative. But from time to time I still experience dull pain on the left side of my abdomen. As I am 46 I wanted to get a colonoscopy however my position has not been very responsive to me. I am not sure at this time if there is a connection between this doll pain and the issue that I’m having with both of my knees. Thank you
Just wanted to add I’m 5’4 and 250 lbs. I do have additional information two months ago I start to have a pain on my left hand side of my abdomen closer to my stomach area. In February 2018 I had an x-ray done of my esophagus and stomach to check for acid reflex. The test came back negative. But from time to time I still experience dull pain on the left side of my abdomen. As I am 46 I wanted to get a colonoscopy however my position has not been very responsive to me. I am not sure at this time if there is a connection between this doll pain and the issue that I’m having with both of my knees. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Can be osteoarthritis knee.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From your symptoms it seems that both of your knee joints have undergone osteoarthritic changes. These are basically age related degenerative changes in the weight bearing joints like knee and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness. This is not related to the stomach issues that you have.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Can be osteoarthritis knee.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From your symptoms it seems that both of your knee joints have undergone osteoarthritic changes. These are basically age related degenerative changes in the weight bearing joints like knee and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness. This is not related to the stomach issues that you have.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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