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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness In Ankle Joint Due To Arthritis
hi sir ,
My mother(age 51) is suffering from arthritis since May 07. Initially she was treated in army hospital. However since Aug 07 she is under continuous medication of Vaidh ( Desi medicine with honey). since then she has recovered however their is still lump/ stiffness in her ankle and not able to walk properly . Her x-ray and blood test report were normal. please advice.
My mother(age 51) is suffering from arthritis since May 07. Initially she was treated in army hospital. However since Aug 07 she is under continuous medication of Vaidh ( Desi medicine with honey). since then she has recovered however their is still lump/ stiffness in her ankle and not able to walk properly . Her x-ray and blood test report were normal. please advice.
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
Welcome to HCM.It seems she is suffering from age related arthritis.Treatment of this condition is Diacerine 50 mg daily+glucasamine 1500mg daily and diclofenac 100 mg slow release tablets once a day after meals if pain is there.
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