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Is Curcumin Intake Advisable For Decreasing Inflammation Post Knee Replacement Surgery?
Question: Do you think I can take curcumin along with my pain medication after double knee replacement surgery to decrease inflammation.
There was a study using curcumin after GB removal & really decreased the amount of pain med needed
There was a study using curcumin after GB removal & really decreased the amount of pain med needed
Brief Answer:
You can take curcumin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Curcumin helps in decreasing the inflammation. You can take it with your pain medication. You can also do a hot compress of the knees for pain relief. Do gradually start with physiotherapy also after consulting your 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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
You can take curcumin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Curcumin helps in decreasing the inflammation. You can take it with your pain medication. You can also do a hot compress of the knees for pain relief. Do gradually start with physiotherapy also after consulting your 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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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