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What Causes Difficulty In Walking?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015
Question: I having a great deal of difficulty walking, it started a few weeks ago. I am 49 yearsold. What is happening to me?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
May be osteoarthritis. You needs investigated.

Detailed Answer:

Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely likely to be having osteoarthritis of both knees as it is common in your age. You needs investigation to know the cause. It can be confirmed by x ray both knee AP in standing. You are likely to get benefitted by glucosamine. Analgesic such as ibuprofen are useful for pain relief. You are also advised to get your vitamin D test. If found low you can take vitamin D3 supplements.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Difficulty In Walking?

Brief Answer: May be osteoarthritis. You needs investigated. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You are likely likely to be having osteoarthritis of both knees as it is common in your age. You needs investigation to know the cause. It can be confirmed by x ray both knee AP in standing. You are likely to get benefitted by glucosamine. Analgesic such as ibuprofen are useful for pain relief. You are also advised to get your vitamin D test. If found low you can take vitamin D3 supplements. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.