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How Can Swollen Legs And Painful Knee Joints Be Treated?
My legs are swelled up and my knee joints are very painful can hardly walk. Left knee has already been replaced twice 3 years ago and I ve basically been living with the pain but now swelling. My other knee is now very painful but not as bad as my replaced knee and both my legs are very swelled.
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Hi,
Most possible underlying arthritis giving agony of the issue.
Primary working tips for the same
@ Heating pad application.
@ Local analgesic spray or ointment uses.
@ Control of blood sugar, cholesterol, body weight.
@ Assisted physiotherapy.
@ Safer analgesic taking care of kidney function.
@ Avoid direct excess pressure bearing.
@ Regular follow up with an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
Most possible underlying arthritis giving agony of the issue.
Primary working tips for the same
@ Heating pad application.
@ Local analgesic spray or ointment uses.
@ Control of blood sugar, cholesterol, body weight.
@ Assisted physiotherapy.
@ Safer analgesic taking care of kidney function.
@ Avoid direct excess pressure bearing.
@ Regular follow up with an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel,
General & Family Physician
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