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Question: I have just experienced very bad mobility.
This morning i couldnt walk at all and had to get medical help.
Please advise help
This morning i couldnt walk at all and had to get medical help.
Please advise help
Brief Answer:
Can be due to osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Bad mobility at your age without any history of injury could be due to osteoarthritis. These are basically age related degenerative changes in the weight bearing joints like knee and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness. Upon movement the stiffness gradually relives. Sometimes application of hot pads can make the movement possible.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
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
Can be due to osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Bad mobility at your age without any history of injury could be due to osteoarthritis. These are basically age related degenerative changes in the weight bearing joints like knee and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness. Upon movement the stiffness gradually relives. Sometimes application of hot pads can make the movement possible.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have no pain of any kind. Just extreme difficulty in moving about.
I use a wheeled mobility aid to move about.
I use a wheeled mobility aid to move about.
Brief Answer:
Can be muscle stiffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If it was just a difficulty in moving without a pain then it could be due to muscle stiffness or a nerve related cause. Decreased fluid intake or electrolyte imbalance can also cause this. Few investigations are needed to find the cause.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Can be muscle stiffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If it was just a difficulty in moving without a pain then it could be due to muscle stiffness or a nerve related cause. Decreased fluid intake or electrolyte imbalance can also cause this. Few investigations are needed to find the cause.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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