Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain In The Back And Knee In An Elderly Person?

I am 61 yrs female with severe pain on the back of my leg mainly in the knee area. it has happened several times in the past week or so but not at all as severe. This started last night and now I can barely walk on it. I have had no injury. What can I do ? Also I have taken Tylenol and 1/2 a tramadol twice with no relief.
Mon, 27 May 2019
Report Abuse
OB and GYN Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Sometimes the pain is of unknown cause which can be relieved by taking acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen or naproxen.but if it persists then I suggest you go for NCCT lumbosacral vertebra to rule out any disc.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain In The Back And Knee In An Elderly Person?

Hello, Sometimes the pain is of unknown cause which can be relieved by taking acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen or naproxen.but if it persists then I suggest you go for NCCT lumbosacral vertebra to rule out any disc. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist