Can Pamprin Be Taken For Swelling In The Knee?

Posted on Wed, 14 Dec 2016

Question: I'm in remission from None-Hodgkin's Lymphomas since this past January. I'm missing one Kidney due to the cancer other wise I 'm doing very well and still recovering form the kidney surgery since last XXXXXXX of 2015. But I do not let that stop me. I am a basketball referee as will I just hurt my left knee a bit (hyper extension) and a bit swollen. Since I have 1-kidney and the kidney is at a function of about 48% based on doctors information to me. So I'm doing everything I can to protect the one kidney I have left, such as cutting sugar out as best I can. Eatting healthier foods and more fruits as well. Since my knee is swollen I'm thinking about taking Pamprin for the swelling do you think this is ok. I do not like taking any pills that can effect my one kidney I have left.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pamprin can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.

I can certainly understand your concern.

I have worked through your query in detail.

Yes, indeed you can use Pamprin for your issues.

Additionally, you need to basically go for an X-ray knee both in AP and lateral views to decide if any joint pathology is present.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)

I have had 3 knee surgery in the past 30 years ago. But has always been good with my knee.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Take the drug for a limited period.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir.

Yes in such a case you can go for the drug Pamprin, but only for a limited period of 1-2 weeks and thereafter only on "as and when required basis".

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng