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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Knees In A 70 Year Old Woman?

Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016

Question: My grandmother is 70 years old and is experiencing pain and swelling in the knees.. Photos are attached. Is there any possible prevalent Condition associated with this

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be Osteoarthritis of knees

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

There is no any image attached. Possible condition at this age could be osteoarthritis of knee. It is age related wear and tear of joint. Get an xray of her knees done.
If you wish, you can upload the xray and image sothat I can help you in better ways.

Hope this helps you.
Warm regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 minute later)

Images are attached

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get an xray done to see the status of joint.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through the images attached. Without examining and seeing the xray, it is difficult to comment. It could be arthritis of joint. Get an xray done to see the status of joint.

Warm regards...

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar