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Knee Pain, Swollen, Problem Walking. Can It Be Solved By Operation?
Respected Sir, My mother has Knee pain . Her legs are little swollen from 8 years. She is not able to walk for even more than half Kilometer. She can walk upward/downward steeps and steps without support. She thinks there is no solution for that. I have suggested to eat proper diet and lessen faty foodies. Please suggest the best solution and can it be solved by operation?
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
I suspect you mother may have Arthritis.
Because she have swelling in the knee is for past 8 years.
But it can be either OsteoArthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Arthritis is the wear and tear of the cartilage and bones.
It causes the body to produce extra fluid in the knee, which fluctuates in amounts.
Whilst there is no definitive cure for arthritis pain in knees, there is a lot that can be done to help reduce pain and improve function.
Please consider the following investigations.
X- ray of both knee joints.
If possible do MRI and CT scan of the knee joints.
Please follow my advise to get rid of pain in arthritis
1. One of the best knee arthritis treatment options is exercise. Ideally you want a combination of aerobic exercises like swimming and cycling combined with strengthening and movement exercises.
2. Knee braces can be worn to help stabilise the knee and reduce the pressure going through the knee joint
3. Heat warmth to an arthritic joint can be very soothing and is a lovely, natural knee arthritis treatment.
4. Ice can be a really useful knee arthritis treatment tool to help reduce arthritis pain and swelling.
5. Reduction of body weight can dramatically reduce arthritis knee pain and improve your ability to exercise.
6. Wear shoes with low heels and soft cushioned soles. High heeled shoes change the way the forces act on the knee putting increased pressure on the knee joint.
Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth kumar.
You can consult me again directly through my profile
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-manjeth-kumar-g/66329
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
I suspect you mother may have Arthritis.
Because she have swelling in the knee is for past 8 years.
But it can be either OsteoArthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Arthritis is the wear and tear of the cartilage and bones.
It causes the body to produce extra fluid in the knee, which fluctuates in amounts.
Whilst there is no definitive cure for arthritis pain in knees, there is a lot that can be done to help reduce pain and improve function.
Please consider the following investigations.
X- ray of both knee joints.
If possible do MRI and CT scan of the knee joints.
Please follow my advise to get rid of pain in arthritis
1. One of the best knee arthritis treatment options is exercise. Ideally you want a combination of aerobic exercises like swimming and cycling combined with strengthening and movement exercises.
2. Knee braces can be worn to help stabilise the knee and reduce the pressure going through the knee joint
3. Heat warmth to an arthritic joint can be very soothing and is a lovely, natural knee arthritis treatment.
4. Ice can be a really useful knee arthritis treatment tool to help reduce arthritis pain and swelling.
5. Reduction of body weight can dramatically reduce arthritis knee pain and improve your ability to exercise.
6. Wear shoes with low heels and soft cushioned soles. High heeled shoes change the way the forces act on the knee putting increased pressure on the knee joint.
Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth kumar.
You can consult me again directly through my profile
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-manjeth-kumar-g/66329
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