Brief Answer: Increase in uric acid level seems to responsible. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Increase in uric acid level and weight seems to be responsible for your knee pain. You need to increase your daily water consumption. Reduce the consumption of pulses,chana,raajma in your diet .Instead increase consumption of green vegetables in your diet. This problem is controllable but you need to strictly follow your diet schedule. Consult your doctor, he will give you pills to lower the uric acid content in your blood. Lose weight if you are overweight. Every pound that you are overweight puts about 5 extra pounds of pressure on your knee when you go up and down stairs. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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Brief Answer: Tablet Motrin or Brufen. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Till the time you can take anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food to relieve the pain and inflammation. You can apply volini gel or spray locally.

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Brief Answer: febuxostat 40 mg or Zyloric(Allopurinol) 300 mg Detailed Answer: For uric acid I generally prescribe febuxostat 40 mg orally once daily or Zyloric(Allopurinol) 300 mg orally once daily. As these are prescription medicine you can take it after prescription by your doctor.

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Brief Answer: Uric acid does not causes weight gain. Detailed Answer: Uric acid does not causes weight gain, however obesity and sudden weight gain are risk factor for developing gout. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.

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