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Why do my joints ache after climbing the stairs ?
play tennis 2/3 times weekly, notice joints achy afterwards going up/down stairs, had this in one knee about 2 yrs ago and had accupuncture - which worked. Feeling tired a lot. Diet mainly vegetarian with meat about 1/2 times weekly. Glass of wine each night with food.
Asked On : Mon, 21 Mar 2011
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic. The joint ache could be due to excessive wear and tear of joints, since you have been playing tennis. Also a history of injury in same affected joint/limb, it all the more aggravates the same.It could even be a fracture, minute enough, for eg.. hairline fracture, difficult to appreciate or a ligament/ soft tissue injury.An infection of that joint, like bursitis or synovitis. Also confirm it is not any of those arthritis like Gouty/ Rheumatoid. However, Gout is bit unusual cause for a knee pain, nevertheless it can be first symptom for some.So get an Xray, complete blood count , blood uric acid levels and consult an orthopedician. Meanwhile give relative rest to affected part. Take care.
Welcome to HealthcareMagic. The joint ache could be due to excessive wear and tear of joints, since you have been playing tennis. Also a history of injury in same affected joint/limb, it all the more aggravates the same.It could even be a fracture, minute enough, for eg.. hairline fracture, difficult to appreciate or a ligament/ soft tissue injury.An infection of that joint, like bursitis or synovitis. Also confirm it is not any of those arthritis like Gouty/ Rheumatoid. However, Gout is bit unusual cause for a knee pain, nevertheless it can be first symptom for some.So get an Xray, complete blood count , blood uric acid levels and consult an orthopedician. Meanwhile give relative rest to affected part. Take care.
Answered: Tue, 22 Mar 2011
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