Swelling in knee and body stiffness

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Asked for Male, 27 Years

My son is suffering from a condition of swollen knee and body stiffness.With the use of medicines and doctor's advise the swelling has gone but still his knee is not strong like it was before and he has morning stiffness.It all happened all of a sudden.Few months back he was all right,playing sports,doing gym,running track but after shifting to Mumbai he suddenly got this problem.No test told how this happened.He has minor Psoriasis problem which often dries his skin mainly the skalp.Is that the reason??If yes,what's the permanent solution?

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Dr. K Shanmuganandan Rheumatologist 34 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. K Shanmuganandan

Rheumatologist 34 yrs exp Chennai

Hi sir Your son has possibly psoriatic Arthritis He had arthritis of knee Some times it may predate psoriasis The arthritis has caused quadriceps weakness

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quadriceps exercise may be done

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