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What Causes Severe Knee Pain In An Elderly Person?

Good day. I am 52 years old. I am training everyday by running, rowing, skipping and light weights. I started getting knee pains, but not while i am training, afterwards. If i am sitting down, getting up is very painfull. I drink A LOT of sodawater(homemade) everyday. More than 2l. Can that maybe the cause of my problem?
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Hi,

Knee pain in the elderly can be caused by arthritis.

Would advise you to do a bone scan.

Also, take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Monish De,
Oncologist
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What Causes Severe Knee Pain In An Elderly Person?

Hi, Knee pain in the elderly can be caused by arthritis. Would advise you to do a bone scan. Also, take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Monish De, Oncologist