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What Causes Constant Knee Pain?
Question: Hello Doctor,
My Father is 60 years Old.
Now a days he complaining about his Knee pain,he says pain is very sever even when he is sitting.Please suggest what would be the problem he is facing in this age.
Also let me know if you need any details.
He is not using any medicines now for any other problem.
Thanks in advance
My Father is 60 years Old.
Now a days he complaining about his Knee pain,he says pain is very sever even when he is sitting.Please suggest what would be the problem he is facing in this age.
Also let me know if you need any details.
He is not using any medicines now for any other problem.
Thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
requires assessment for osteoarthritis, physical therapy, anti-infammatory
Detailed Answer:
hello
Pain in knee could be due to old age degenerative changes in the joint called osteoarthritis, which can be confirmed by physical examination of knee and X ray/MRI of knee.
You may seek help of an orthopedic surgeon.
In mean time , he may take acetaminophen/diclofenac group of drugs and pantoprazole in consultation with your doctor . Do hot fomentation and mild knee active exercises, quadriceps drill( tightening and loosening the muscles above knee in lower end of thigh). He may do walking with short breaks to avoid over strain. For severe pain tramadol is helpful. local application of anti-inflammatory gel like voltaren after fomentation is also helpful.
Hope this helps.
requires assessment for osteoarthritis, physical therapy, anti-infammatory
Detailed Answer:
hello
Pain in knee could be due to old age degenerative changes in the joint called osteoarthritis, which can be confirmed by physical examination of knee and X ray/MRI of knee.
You may seek help of an orthopedic surgeon.
In mean time , he may take acetaminophen/diclofenac group of drugs and pantoprazole in consultation with your doctor . Do hot fomentation and mild knee active exercises, quadriceps drill( tightening and loosening the muscles above knee in lower end of thigh). He may do walking with short breaks to avoid over strain. For severe pain tramadol is helpful. local application of anti-inflammatory gel like voltaren after fomentation is also helpful.
Hope this helps.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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