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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Thigh And Knee Of An Elderly Person

Hi doctor my father who is 78 has pain on his thigh and just below the knee. He has sharp pain even when his clothes touch on it. I have been giving pain killers for a few days and also rubbing deap heat. It is not helping him until today I have noticed that he has a rash on his bum and also blisters are showing. He suffers with scerisis. Can you please advise me on how to make him comfortable. Thank you
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in the thigh and knee of an elderly person. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sciatica , bursitis , chondromalacia patella , deep vein thrombosis , fibromyalgia , herniated disk , torn meniscus , muscle cramp or peripheral neuropathy . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI , physical examination or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe orthodox MR , methotrexate , anti inflammatory or recommend physical therapy along with stretching exercises . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to thigh and knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also apply warm compresses on back several times a days .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Thigh And Knee Of An Elderly Person

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in the thigh and knee of an elderly person. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sciatica , bursitis , chondromalacia patella , deep vein thrombosis , fibromyalgia , herniated disk , torn meniscus , muscle cramp or peripheral neuropathy . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI , physical examination or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe orthodox MR , methotrexate , anti inflammatory or recommend physical therapy along with stretching exercises . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to thigh and knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also apply warm compresses on back several times a days . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari