HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Causes Knee And Thigh Pain?

Posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2014

Question: I am also wondering why it hurts me to get up in a van, walking the beach, sitting on the beach. Sleeping on my left side also makes my back hurt worse. My kids want me to go to Sanibel with them and that is about a 7 hour drive. Sitting for a long time also makes me hurt. I don't think I should go.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I want to know little detail about your illness

Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
I have read your case. It is really difficult to take so many drugs. I have full sympathy with you. Before I answer your question i want to know few things to make correct diagnosis.
1. Since when you are having this problem?
2. Are you able to squat or rise stairs ?
3. Have you done any knee x rays?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

I started having problems getting up on a truck in the Bahamas over a year ago. I haven't had a problem getting up into a van until my kids bought one recently. I have had no knee x-rays. No, I cannot squat. I cannot climb stairs very well either, nor can I go down stairs very well, I can only do one step at a time. I hope I answered the questions you asked.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This most likely knee arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
After reading your case I came to conclusion that you are having both knee arthritis and weak thigh muscles. You can confirm this diagnosis with help of knee x rays. Your knee arthritis and diabetes with all medicines are making thigh muscles weak. In my patient with these problems I would suggest following.
1. Static quadriceps exercises
2. Tablet calcium and vitamin D3 for 6 months.
3. Avoid squatting and cross leg sitting.
4. If on x rays knee arthritis is in advance stage then it will need surgery.
5. Steroid injection can be given for short time pain relief. if you are not willing for surgery.

I hope this answers your query. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions.

Thanks

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad