Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Knee pain since 5 months
IHavingm 58 yrs old woman. Having knee pain for more than 5 months. Shown to doctor but tablets did not work.
Answers (5)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Dear client
Assessment is necessary so u must go to orthopedic doctor
X ray is important to find out proper diagnosis if any arthritic changes are there u should take proper medicine and calcium tablets. So for now if there is pain i need to ask u few questions 1.location of pain.and type of pain
2. Swelling is there or not?
3. Do you heard any voice while moving ur joint.
4. Do you feel muscle weakness?
5. Do you feel Calf muscle tightness?
6. Pain during movement? Which movement increases your pain ? Or pain in morning/ night ?
7. Movements which u unable to do?
Don't do this following things
1. Squatting
2. Prolonged sitting or standing
3. Don't use Indian styled toilets.
4. Forward bending
5 heavy lifting
Things u should do
1. Apply Hot water bag 20 min
2. Knee exercises
Static quadriceps
Strengthening simple exercises
3 calf stretching
Next Steps
Physiotherapy complete rehabilitation program is necessary
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+164
See a specialist and get investigated-xrays and labs.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Avoid Squatting-
Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Ms. Krupal Modh (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello..It could be arthritis age related. Visit your ortho n get investgation and diagnosed. Along with medicine physiotherapy treatment also required. Take physiotherapy treatment and learn proper exercise to strengthen the knee muscles and prevent from further damage.Do that exercise regular.
Next Steps
Visit orthopedic and physiotherapist.
Health Tips
Avoid cross leg sitting..sitting on floor. Long walking. Apply hot water bag for 15 mins twice a day.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Sreenivasa Rao (PT)
Physiotherapist
22 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi..
If I am your treating doctor i would like to know the following
Area of pain in knee....
How worse the pain...
Activities that made your pain worse..
Activities that received your pain
Swelling if any around the knee
As you told that medications are not relieving your pain...
Might warrant investigations like X-Rays..
Kindly revert back for very clear guidance..
Health Tips
Ice up your knee frequently to get rid of pain..
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.