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Knee And Ankle Pain, Swelling. Taking Antibiotics, Steroids. Cure For Condition?

sir, my dad is having joint pain (mainly knee and ankle joint) and swellings over there for more than 6 years..his age is 45 and height is 155cm & weight is 90kg. He takes medicine from GH in salem for 5 years..If he takes medicine only, he is normal. He takes steroids also...now his leg is blowing slightly ..... so what is the cure from this disease..
Wed, 3 Oct 2012
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Hi first you need to find out what kind of arthritis he is suffering from.
If it is arthritis there is no cure he has to be on some medication to keep him normal.

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Knee And Ankle Pain, Swelling. Taking Antibiotics, Steroids. Cure For Condition?

Hi first you need to find out what kind of arthritis he is suffering from. If it is arthritis there is no cure he has to be on some medication to keep him normal.