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Imflammation and pain in knees
I have been undergoing TB treatment (pulmonary) since january. I have been taking medicines to control my uric acid too as prescribed by my doctor (my uric acid levels were always 8-9 post during medication). My treatment started in the month of january and now, 3 months later, I have problems in moving and bending my legs. My knees have swolen and they pain a lot. The doctor says its because of the increased uric acid level, but why the medicines are not working? Also, why the swelling and pain has started after the uric acid has dropped from 9 to 8? Its really painful. Should I see an orthopedic specialist? Its been 2 weeks since I have been suffering from this.
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What happens is that when you have pain due to any reason we avoid movements and protect the joints
Over time they get stiff and muscles get tight
Combination of exercise, diet and medication will help you tremendously in case of gout
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Yes plz follow up with your ortho surgeon
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Please see the orthopaedic surgeon uric acid levels have to drop further may need supplementary mefications
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Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the knee against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
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Knee swelling may or may not be related to high uric acid level. It could be due to injury, infection or inflammation. High uric acid levels should have come down with medicines.
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Need to see an orthopaedic surgeon as well get x rays of the knees done.
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