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Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain And Swelling On The Legs
Question: Sir,
My Mom age is 50 and Weight is 66Kg and she is having severe Knee Pain and both legs were swollen so doctor advised to blood and urine test (blood urea and creatinine).as per report her blood urea is 38.57mgs/dl and Creatinine level is 0.63 mg/dl and haemoglobin 9.7gm/dl.Is it a sign of any Kidney problem .
My Mom age is 50 and Weight is 66Kg and she is having severe Knee Pain and both legs were swollen so doctor advised to blood and urine test (blood urea and creatinine).as per report her blood urea is 38.57mgs/dl and Creatinine level is 0.63 mg/dl and haemoglobin 9.7gm/dl.Is it a sign of any Kidney problem .
Brief Answer:
Not a kidney problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the query.
I have seen the attached reports and do not find anything significant. In fact,all the reports are normal,except the haemoglobin being on a lower side. Kidney problem is absolutely not an issue.
Her knee pain may be due to osteoarthritis and weak bones. At her age, many woman start getting these symptoms due to low calcium and menopause.
Swelling in her legs may be due to low haemoglobin,body-weight (66 kgs is overweight for her age ),low proteins in her blood.
If i were her treating doctor,then i would have got the x-rays of her knees done, got her blood calcium and protiens checked.
She should reduce her weight as early as possible and continue taking hematinic medicines to improve her hemoglobin levels.
She should eat dates,beet roots, green leafy vegetables to increase her hemoglobin naturally.
I hope this answer was helpful.
Do get back to me if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Wish your mother a speedy recovery.
Regards..
Not a kidney problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the query.
I have seen the attached reports and do not find anything significant. In fact,all the reports are normal,except the haemoglobin being on a lower side. Kidney problem is absolutely not an issue.
Her knee pain may be due to osteoarthritis and weak bones. At her age, many woman start getting these symptoms due to low calcium and menopause.
Swelling in her legs may be due to low haemoglobin,body-weight (66 kgs is overweight for her age ),low proteins in her blood.
If i were her treating doctor,then i would have got the x-rays of her knees done, got her blood calcium and protiens checked.
She should reduce her weight as early as possible and continue taking hematinic medicines to improve her hemoglobin levels.
She should eat dates,beet roots, green leafy vegetables to increase her hemoglobin naturally.
I hope this answer was helpful.
Do get back to me if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Wish your mother a speedy recovery.
Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
so Creatinine level and Blood urea level is not high as per you. But the doctor said salt level in body is high and she advised to take food without salt.she is tensed because of everyone telling swelling in both legs are signs of kidney failure.
She is having BP Problem also but not very high she is maintaining it and having Amlo Kind AT.
She is having BP Problem also but not very high she is maintaining it and having Amlo Kind AT.
Brief Answer:
Query answered
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
kidney problem is just one reason of legs swelling .
Her kidneys are absolutely fine.
I guess,in the last query,you forgot to mention about the anti-hypertensive tablet that she is taking.
The present swelling may be due to the side effect of the anti hypertensive medicine that she is taking. Amlodepine is known to cause leg swelling.
Just do one thing. Consult the doctor who started her on anti hypertensives and get the tablet changed.
The swelling will reduce automatically.
Thank you.
Query answered
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
kidney problem is just one reason of legs swelling .
Her kidneys are absolutely fine.
I guess,in the last query,you forgot to mention about the anti-hypertensive tablet that she is taking.
The present swelling may be due to the side effect of the anti hypertensive medicine that she is taking. Amlodepine is known to cause leg swelling.
Just do one thing. Consult the doctor who started her on anti hypertensives and get the tablet changed.
The swelling will reduce automatically.
Thank you.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
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