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What Causes Pain In Right Shoulder And Knee?
My husband has been complaining of pain in his knee area his shoulder, both on the right side. I noticed some form of rash on his back a few days ago. He is not sleeping well through the night and is napping during the day. Very little energy He is 62 years old
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
Hello,
The following are few probable causes of knee and shoulder pain:
1) Osteoarthritis
2) Rheumatoid arthritis
3) Reactive arthritis that occurs with any infection like a urinary tract infection
4) Gouty arthritis
5) Frozen shoulder
6) Due to any trauma
To those who come to my clinic with similar symptoms, I would recommend the following:
1) Take pain relieving medication for 14 days.
2) NSAIDs like tab. Ibuprofen or tab. Naproxen twice daily for 14 days.
3) To prevent gastric irritation caused by this medication, tab. Pantop 40 mg to be taken once daily before food.
4) NSAIDs are not advised in case of bleeding disorders and kidney failure. In such case, Opioids like hydrocodone, oxycodone or Tramadol can be taken twice daily for 14 days.
5) Knee muscle and shoulder muscles strengthening exercises are to be learnt from a physical therapist after you achieve some pain relief.
If his pain doesn't subside even after 14 days, he needs to consult an orthopedic specialist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
The following are few probable causes of knee and shoulder pain:
1) Osteoarthritis
2) Rheumatoid arthritis
3) Reactive arthritis that occurs with any infection like a urinary tract infection
4) Gouty arthritis
5) Frozen shoulder
6) Due to any trauma
To those who come to my clinic with similar symptoms, I would recommend the following:
1) Take pain relieving medication for 14 days.
2) NSAIDs like tab. Ibuprofen or tab. Naproxen twice daily for 14 days.
3) To prevent gastric irritation caused by this medication, tab. Pantop 40 mg to be taken once daily before food.
4) NSAIDs are not advised in case of bleeding disorders and kidney failure. In such case, Opioids like hydrocodone, oxycodone or Tramadol can be taken twice daily for 14 days.
5) Knee muscle and shoulder muscles strengthening exercises are to be learnt from a physical therapist after you achieve some pain relief.
If his pain doesn't subside even after 14 days, he needs to consult an orthopedic specialist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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