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Excessive joint pain
My mom has arthritis. Approx 4-5 yrs back she was asked to undergo knee replacement surgery but later on she consulted another doctor and completed the medicine course and went for physiotherapy.
But from last few weeks she is having excessive joint pain. Maximum in the knee region.
She is a Thyroid patient as well so taking medicines for it
Weight is 88 and height is 5'5"
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Try intrarticular injections
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Need a X ray to know the joint condition
Cornerstone of treatment remains Quadriceps strengthening exercises
Can go for intra articular visco supplementation injections
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avoid squatting and stairs
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will need Total knee replacement if all these fails
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
Rheumatologist
34 yrs exp
Chennai
Pl do x ray of knee joints and send it
Pl do arthritis profile if there is pain Nd swelling of other joints
Pl take pain medication
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Pl consult through practo consult for further detailed analysis
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take foods rich in omega 3 oil
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