Suggest Treatment To Relieve Pain In The Knee While Sitting Or Climbing Stairs In The Diabetic

Posted on Fri, 31 Aug 2018

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Question : Hi doctor , My mother who is 67 years of age is diabetic . from last 1 to 2 months her knee is paining a lot while climbing stairs and sitting. can you please suggest what to be done for relief from pain.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Non Nsaid pain killers

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You can give her Tab Ultracet for pain relief not more than twice a day.

Avoid other painkillers (NSAIDs) as they can be harmful for kidney in diabetics.

Also giving calcium supplements Like Tab TAYO once daily for 2 months would strengthen the bones.

Do get her vitamin D levels to rule out the Vit Deficiency which usually presents with joint and bone pains. If deficient she might have to be supplemented.

Hope I answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Raju A. T.

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