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What Causes Constant Pain In The Leg In An Elderly Person?
I have aching legs and I can t stand in one place very long I have to move around. My legs ache from top to bottom sitting laying in bed and of course standing What could cause that and how can I cure it. It prohibits me from doing lots of thing. I am 71 but other than High Blood Pressure that I take meds for I am in good health.
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
Hello,
A common reason for leg pains in the elderly is osteoarthritis which is the most common arthritis with age. It generally causes pain but no swelling and no redness in the joints.
You may use ibuprofen and paracetamol to help with the pain. If you are overweight you will need to lose some weight and also physiotherapy is recommended to improve your functionality.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
A common reason for leg pains in the elderly is osteoarthritis which is the most common arthritis with age. It generally causes pain but no swelling and no redness in the joints.
You may use ibuprofen and paracetamol to help with the pain. If you are overweight you will need to lose some weight and also physiotherapy is recommended to improve your functionality.
I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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