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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis

hi this is maha irfan from pakistan lahore i need 2 ask about my aunt she is 60 years old very seriously ill having arthiritis pain in ankles and knee joint...she cant walk because of swelling stiffness....what should we do???????what are the

treatments ??/
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic. After going through your query I think your aunt are suffering from osteoarthritis of both knee joint and ankles. She need further investigation by x ray of both knee joints in standing position. Analgesics such as diclofenac slow release tablets is helpful in pain relief. Diacerinre and glucosmine sulfate protect cartilage from breakdown and help in cartilage regeneration. Quadriceps exercises is started after pain relief. Serum vitamin D test is advised and if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required.She can also opt for total knee replacement. You can discuss with your treating doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic. After going through your query I think your aunt are suffering from osteoarthritis of both knee joint and ankles. She need further investigation by x ray of both knee joints in standing position. Analgesics such as diclofenac slow release tablets is helpful in pain relief. Diacerinre and glucosmine sulfate protect cartilage from breakdown and help in cartilage regeneration. Quadriceps exercises is started after pain relief. Serum vitamin D test is advised and if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required.She can also opt for total knee replacement. You can discuss with your treating doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.