Suggest Medication For Cartilage Loss In Both Knees

Posted on Fri, 22 Sep 2017

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Question : I'm a 57 year old woman with cartilage loss in both knees.

I'm finding it increasing difficult to stand up once I sit or lie down.

What should I do about it? What medicines should I take?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy, pain killer and Chondroitin and Glucoronic acid

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You seem to have acute attacks of Osteoarthritis.
At this time you can take any painkiller like Ibuprofen 400mg thrice a day to ease pain. Massaging with warm oil and camphor four to five times a day would definitely help.
You should also meet a physiotherapist for exercises to ease the pain. Continue these exercises for maintaining the stability of joint.
We also prescribe Chondroitin, GLucoronic acid supplements twice a day along with Omega 3 supplements for three months.
Please see your doctor for the same.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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