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What Causes Painful Swollen Knee?
my mother has pain in her knees since last one year...she has taken antiinflammatory drugs as well as calcium suuplements for a long time but there has been no improvement...recently another doctor prescribed Diacerin which has got some improvement in her swelling of legs and knees
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
Hello,
Arthritis is the most common cause for painful and swollen knees. Diacerin is used to treat osteoarthritis so I am glad that it is helping. She could also add some glucosamine, a supplement that supports cartilage function and helps some people with arthritis. If the pain or swelling becomes severe she should see a Rheumatologist to rule out more serious forms of arthritis like osteoarthritis.
Regards
Arthritis is the most common cause for painful and swollen knees. Diacerin is used to treat osteoarthritis so I am glad that it is helping. She could also add some glucosamine, a supplement that supports cartilage function and helps some people with arthritis. If the pain or swelling becomes severe she should see a Rheumatologist to rule out more serious forms of arthritis like osteoarthritis.
Regards
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