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What Causes Prolonged Pain In Legs And Knees?

when my son was around 4 years old he complained of his legs hurting. I thought it was just growing pains. Now, as an adult his knees hurt all the time and legs ache quite often. what could be the problem? is it something I should havetaken care ofwhen he was small?
posted on Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have prolonged pain in legs and knees . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like bursitis , diabetic neuropathy , gout , rheumatoid arthritis nerve compression , disc problem , sciatica or tendinitis . I would suggest you to put your leg and knee in hot water tub with epsom salt in it for 15 minutes daily , do gentle massage with sesame oil and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory along with recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in case of leg and knee .Sometimes pain and cramps can also occur due to deficiency of vitamin E so also start taking vitamin E supplement .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Prolonged Pain In Legs And Knees?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have prolonged pain in legs and knees . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like bursitis , diabetic neuropathy , gout , rheumatoid arthritis nerve compression , disc problem , sciatica or tendinitis . I would suggest you to put your leg and knee in hot water tub with epsom salt in it for 15 minutes daily , do gentle massage with sesame oil and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory along with recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in case of leg and knee .Sometimes pain and cramps can also occur due to deficiency of vitamin E so also start taking vitamin E supplement . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari