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Has Joint Pains For Years. What Can Be Done?
Question: Hi doctor,my father is having joint pains for the last three years.Please suggest
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I can appreciate your concern for your father.
The reasons for multiple joint pains at his age commonly are:
1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Gout
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency
4. Vitamin D deficiency
5. Calcium deficiency
Ideal person to consult for this is orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist.
Please discuss this with your family and doctor and ask for a proper referral.
Most of the cases respond satisfactorily to the treatment.
After examination the doctor may advise some investigations like
RA Test
S.Uric Acid
Vit D level
B12 Level
Blood counts
Blood sugar
X XXXXXXX as per need
In mean time, this should help.
1. Ask him to have more of fruits, vegetables soups etc.
2. Maintain a healthy routine, keep walking till he has pain, and just stop before the pain starts
3. Apply some analgesic ointment like volini gel over the site of pain after a hot fomentation.
4. Milk and milk products are good source of calcium. He should include these in his daily diet.
5. Taking a mild pain killer like ibuprofen will help him till he gets a specific treatment from his orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
I can appreciate your concern for your father.
The reasons for multiple joint pains at his age commonly are:
1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Gout
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency
4. Vitamin D deficiency
5. Calcium deficiency
Ideal person to consult for this is orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist.
Please discuss this with your family and doctor and ask for a proper referral.
Most of the cases respond satisfactorily to the treatment.
After examination the doctor may advise some investigations like
RA Test
S.Uric Acid
Vit D level
B12 Level
Blood counts
Blood sugar
X XXXXXXX as per need
In mean time, this should help.
1. Ask him to have more of fruits, vegetables soups etc.
2. Maintain a healthy routine, keep walking till he has pain, and just stop before the pain starts
3. Apply some analgesic ointment like volini gel over the site of pain after a hot fomentation.
4. Milk and milk products are good source of calcium. He should include these in his daily diet.
5. Taking a mild pain killer like ibuprofen will help him till he gets a specific treatment from his orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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