Suggest Treatment For Pain On Knees

Posted on Thu, 19 Feb 2015

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Question : I have developed pain on both my knees for the past 1 month and it is quite discomforting , find it difficult to climb down the steps

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may be having cartilage softening

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you are having cartilage softening, also called as Chondromalacia Patella. In this condition there is problem in squatting, sitting cross leg and stair climbing. I have following suggestions for you.
1. Avoid any exercises like running , squatting.
2.You need to strengthen your thigh muscles through static quadriceps exercises.
3. Tablet Diacerin one daily will be helpful, it will increase cartilage healing.
4. If pain is severe than take Tablet Etoricoxib one daily .
I hope these steps will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any further questions.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (7 minutes later)

I been a regular football player for the past 3 years ( play 3 times a week ) , so you think I should get a scan done on my knee ? Do I need to stop playing for a long time ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need to avoid football for three months

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This is a self limiting disease and improve with time. I think in three months you will feel completely pain free. I would suggest you to avoid game for three months.
You can get MRI scan to confirm the diagnosis.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar