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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Knee Joint?
Question: i have pain in the area just below and on the inner side of the knee joint & area is swollen also . it hurts more when i stand or walk after sitting for some time & feel better after walking few steps. Is it joint pain or some damage in the ligaments or muscles.PLEASE SUGGEST SOME MEDICINE
AS i am not in a position of knee
AS i am not in a position of knee
Brief Answer:
Osteoar
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
According to your history, you seem to be suffering from Osteoarthritis of the knee. It is seen in older age individuals, tends to cause stiffness of the knee, improved with walking for sometime.
This is joint inflammation due to age related changes causing the pain.
I would advise my patient to get standing Xrays of the knee to confirm my diagnosis. Of it is Osteoarthritis, I would tell my patient to avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, kneeling or climbing stairs. I would advise a knee cap for relief and pain killers. If there is knee instability and deformity seen clinically or on Xray, I would advise MRI knee. Hyaluronic acid and Steroid knee joint injections are also very good for relief.
Apply warm packs. Kindly follow the precautions.
You can take Tablet Paracetamol 1000mg thrice a day for pain relief or Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day. Paracetamol is light on the stomach whereas Ibuprofen long term can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Osteoar
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
According to your history, you seem to be suffering from Osteoarthritis of the knee. It is seen in older age individuals, tends to cause stiffness of the knee, improved with walking for sometime.
This is joint inflammation due to age related changes causing the pain.
I would advise my patient to get standing Xrays of the knee to confirm my diagnosis. Of it is Osteoarthritis, I would tell my patient to avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, kneeling or climbing stairs. I would advise a knee cap for relief and pain killers. If there is knee instability and deformity seen clinically or on Xray, I would advise MRI knee. Hyaluronic acid and Steroid knee joint injections are also very good for relief.
Apply warm packs. Kindly follow the precautions.
You can take Tablet Paracetamol 1000mg thrice a day for pain relief or Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day. Paracetamol is light on the stomach whereas Ibuprofen long term can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Hi Doctor, thanks for your advice . I am high BP patient &had stenting done in july 2008 & on medication 1-Deplatt A-75 mg 2- Telsar-H80 3- Prazopress-xl 5mg 4- Lipicure 10mg.
As per x-ray report of 8/ 2012 Findingsare s/o moderate changes of osteoarthritis both knee joints with generalized osteopenia .
With these details please suggest is it safe to have ibuprofen 400 & if yes then how many tims a day .
As per x-ray report of 8/ 2012 Findingsare s/o moderate changes of osteoarthritis both knee joints with generalized osteopenia .
With these details please suggest is it safe to have ibuprofen 400 & if yes then how many tims a day .
Brief Answer:
Tablet Paracetamol twice to thrice a day is better
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Since you are on a lot of medications, it is better to take analgesics like Tablet Paracetamol or Acetaminophen twice or thrice a day. This will give adequate pain relief. This medicine is safe on the stomach and kidneys in comparison to Ibuprofen which may cause drug reactions with the rest of the medicines.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Tablet Paracetamol twice to thrice a day is better
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Since you are on a lot of medications, it is better to take analgesics like Tablet Paracetamol or Acetaminophen twice or thrice a day. This will give adequate pain relief. This medicine is safe on the stomach and kidneys in comparison to Ibuprofen which may cause drug reactions with the rest of the medicines.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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