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What Do Pain And Stiffness On The Knees Indicate?

Been having issues with legs. Knees often feel stiff below the knee cap and fatigued. At times the skin on the back of the knee occasionally feels tight with occasional minor but sharp shooting pains. And more recently my ankles and feet retain quite a bit of water sometimes for weeks at a time. That symptom seems to clear if i adhere to more normal sleep patterns. And finally the symptom which prompted me to ask you in the first place (just barely noticed this today) (about 1 year since i first noticed the discomfort in the knee) approx 12 of my inner thigh- back of thigh right above knee on both legs is red and blotchy. Im 31, work long hours on my feet. Get a fair amount of excercise on my skateboard commuting places.5 8 170 lbs. smoke occasionally
Mon, 26 Feb 2018
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Thanks for your query on HCM

"As"per your clinical history is concerned please Follow like this-

1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor[Ortho] and to confirm do few investigations like [uric acid, creatinine and ultrasound joints]

2)Regarding prescription medications discuss with your Doctor about [Colchicine & allopurinol].

Do follow lifestyle modifications like this-

1)Keep your fluid intake high. Stay well-hydrated, including plenty of water. Limit sweetened beverages you drink.

2)Limit or avoid alcohol. Talk with your doctor about whether any amount or type of alcohol is safe for you. Try to avoid [Beer]

3)Get your protein from low-fat dairy products.

4)Limit your intake of meat, fish and poultry.

5)Try to maintain a desirable body weight. Choose portions that allow you to maintain a healthy weight. Losing weight may decrease uric acid levels in your body.

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What Do Pain And Stiffness On The Knees Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please Follow like this- 1)Do a clinical examination by your Doctor[Ortho] and to confirm do few investigations like [uric acid, creatinine and ultrasound joints] 2)Regarding prescription medications discuss with your Doctor about [Colchicine & allopurinol]. Do follow lifestyle modifications like this- 1)Keep your fluid intake high. Stay well-hydrated, including plenty of water. Limit sweetened beverages you drink. 2)Limit or avoid alcohol. Talk with your doctor about whether any amount or type of alcohol is safe for you. Try to avoid [Beer] 3)Get your protein from low-fat dairy products. 4)Limit your intake of meat, fish and poultry. 5)Try to maintain a desirable body weight. Choose portions that allow you to maintain a healthy weight. Losing weight may decrease uric acid levels in your body. Hope that helps