Suggest Treatment For Knee Pain In An Elderly Person

Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016

Question: Hi Doc, I am a woman of 42 years. I am slim, 62 kg. I am working in XXXXXXX My left knee has problem. When I walk, or climb, i get slight pain and i cant turn easily, my knee pains very much at that moment. It seems as if the knee and rest of the body are disjoint. I love walking - but with this knee problem, I am caucious not to walk (if I damage the knee more). - Awaiting your advise, xxxxxxx

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Early signs of Osteoarthritis. Needs lifestyle modification, Physiotherapy

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for the query.

I hope you can answer a few questions for me to be in a better position to help you.

Do you have pain in knee while squatting ?

Is the pain more on the inner side of the knee?

Have you sustained any trauma to the knee, any recent increased activity like jogging or gymming?

It is possible that you may be having early signs of arthritis of the knee, which is common by this age. This can cause pain on squatting, climbing stairs, cross leg sitting.

You can apply warm packs to the knee, thrice a day. You can take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days after meals and Tablet Ranitidine 150mg twice a day for 5 days before meals. Avoid long distance walks, jogging or running for a while. Avoid the above says activities as well.

Eat healthy, keep well hydrated. Exercise daily to remain fit.

Try the above remedies for a week and get an Xray of your knee and review with me.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (48 minutes later)

Thank you so much.

Your queries -
1. Do you have pain in knee while squatting ? Yes
2. Is the pain more on the inner side of the knee? No on the outer side.
3. Have you sustained any trauma to the knee, any recent increased activity like jogging or gymming? No.

I have pain while squatting, climbing stairs, cross leg sitting. I dont do it.

Can I do small yoga asans?

The medication should cure the pain? and get the knee back in action like my right knee?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Medicines will help. You can perform yoga

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for replying to my queries.

You can do Yoga, it is quite beneficial.

The Medicine will definitely help you. If there is less relief in a couple of weeks, do get a knee Xray and MRI for a better picture.

Nothing to worry. Do regular exercise and diet healthy. Follow up with me on your progress.

Thanks and regards.

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar