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What Causes Tingling And Electric Shock Like Sensation In The Shins?
Question: I am a very active 58 year old male. I take an average of 15000 steps per day. In the last 3 weeks I have notice some relatively severe knee pain located just under my kneecap. I have also noticed a tingling and electrical type feeling in my shin. The tingling happens sporadically. I have stretched daily for the last 4 years and this seems to have no affect on the symptoms. I am wondering what your best thoughts are as to what this could be. I look forward to your answer.
Brief Answer:
Can be osteoarthrts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A severe knee pain just below the knee cap can be related to osteoarthritic changes in the knee or due to bursitis. The mild tingling sensation can be due to a minor nerve irritation due to knee inflammation.
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.
You can start with aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
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 osteoarthrts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A severe knee pain just below the knee cap can be related to osteoarthritic changes in the knee or due to bursitis. The mild tingling sensation can be due to a minor nerve irritation due to knee inflammation.
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.
You can start with aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
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
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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