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Suggest Medication For Arthritis Pain And Inflammation In The Shoulder
Question: Hi my mother is having arthritis problems.She is suffering from acute pain and inflammation in the shoulder for few days.What medicine is advisable to take? She is taking medicines for Blood pressure and acidity.Her age is 60 yrs.Waiting for ur reply.Thank u
Brief Answer:
Investigation like MRI cervical spine/shoulder or x ray may help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query,
As per your age and history there is possibility of shoulder arthritis.
Another possibility of early shoulder pericapsulitis can be considered.
You need clinical examination from orthopaedic surgeon to know the origin of pain and investigation accordingly.
Investigation like MRI cervical spine/shoulder or x ray may help.
She may need medicine like analgesic, calcium supplement and cartilage protecting medicine which you can start consulting your doctor.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief
Strengthening gradual exercises will help in reducing pain.
If not recovered then shoulder joint injection may help.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Investigation like MRI cervical spine/shoulder or x ray may help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query,
As per your age and history there is possibility of shoulder arthritis.
Another possibility of early shoulder pericapsulitis can be considered.
You need clinical examination from orthopaedic surgeon to know the origin of pain and investigation accordingly.
Investigation like MRI cervical spine/shoulder or x ray may help.
She may need medicine like analgesic, calcium supplement and cartilage protecting medicine which you can start consulting your doctor.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief
Strengthening gradual exercises will help in reducing pain.
If not recovered then shoulder joint injection may help.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Swelling is there in the shoulder and lower left arm.Can u sugget any tablet to reduce swelling and pain
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
You need to investigate for swelling and arm pain,
Till time you can take analgesic like altraday and tab hosit.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
You need to investigate for swelling and arm pain,
Till time you can take analgesic like altraday and tab hosit.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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