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Why Am I Finding Difficult To Walk From My Legs And Back Of My Knee?
I am an 84 year old male who has enjoyed excellent health .I always walked quite a lot--averaging 2-3 miles per day.However lately I am finding it difficult to do as much as a mile a day due to dis comfort in the back of my legs in the area at the back of my knees. Any suggestions?
Tue, 5 Feb 2019
Hello,
It could be due to conditions like arthritis.
As a first line management you can take drugs like tramadol for pain relief.
If pain persists better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be due to conditions like arthritis.
As a first line management you can take drugs like tramadol for pain relief.
If pain persists better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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