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What Causes Pain In The Knee Joints And Increased Difficulty In Walking?
Question: I have pain and soreness in both knees at the top. It is painful to walk, run and bend knees. What could be the problem?
Brief Answer:
Osteoarthritis is there.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From your symptoms, it seems that both of your knee joints have undergone osteoarthritic changes. 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 lifestyle 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. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar taping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
A Big No to the staircase, squatting postures, any chair which has a sitting platform lower than your knees.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Osteoarthritis is there.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
From your symptoms, it seems that both of your knee joints have undergone osteoarthritic changes. 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 lifestyle 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. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar taping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
A Big No to the staircase, squatting postures, any chair which has a sitting platform lower than your knees.
I hope this answers your query.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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