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What Can Lead To Intense Pain Between The Knee And Ankle Upon Waking Up?

Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2019

Question: In the morning before I leave the bed feel intense pain between knee and ankle.
What must be the cause ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be due to osteoporosis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I think you are having weak bones and lack of vitamin D. Before I advised you I want to know little detail of your illness.

1. Since when you are having these symptoms?
2. Do you have thyroid or diabetes?
3. Do you have pain the whole day or only in the morning?
4. Are any x rays done?

Please send me answers to these questions. I will try my best to help you.

Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

Thanks Doc.
1. Having these symptoms since four months.
2. No Thyroid & No Diabetes.
3. Only when I lie-down , felt the same in afternoons as well.
4. NO X-Ray done.
Regards.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would suggest you get x-rays.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I think it is starting of knee arthritis. An x-ray in a standing position can confirm the diagnosis. I would suggest the following.

1. Avoid squatting, sitting on ground floor or stairs.
2. Hot water fomentation dor knee joint.
3. Take calcium and Volini ointment application.
4. The knee cap is also helpful.

I hope these steps will help you.

Regards,
Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T