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Severe Knee Pain. Taking Efetran, Captiva And Diamicron. MRI Suggested. IS It Necessary?
Hello Doctor , I am Rex John From Kerala, I am suffering from Severe Knee pain for the last Two months. I feel pain in my knee when i climb stairs I Consulted a doctor and I was advised to take Diamicron tablet for 2weeks and use of ice pack to the knee joint . After that he advised me to see a sports therapist and i got an appointment only after a week, My uncle then took me to another doctor and he observed me and prescribed me EFETRAN, CAPTIVA and FAMOCID 40mg and also an MRI Scan for my knee. I am confused now, Is MRI Scan really essential ? I play football regularly and due to the pain I was not able to run. The first doctor told me to go for swimming and do strengthening exercise for my knee and advised not to run for 1-2 weeks but the second doctor told me to run straight away if i can. I am seeking Advise .Thank you
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
it all depends on your age.
if you are above 40 you may be having a degenerative condition called osteoarthritis.
for that you only need to undergo an xray for the diagnosis.
it is better to rest the knee if you are in pain.
if you are above 40 you may be having a degenerative condition called osteoarthritis.
for that you only need to undergo an xray for the diagnosis.
it is better to rest the knee if you are in pain.
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