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Knee Pad

A knee pad is a protective gear worn to reduce the impact felt on the knees, protect the knee cap, and provide more comfortable kneeling. They are of two types- protective knee pads to prevent knee injuries and medical or orthopedic knee pads to treat and prevent orthopedic injuries.

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My 13-month-old baby has got a blister in the knee. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, My 13 months old baby is still crawling and trying to walk. He got some blister in his right knee and punctured it about two weeks back. The wound appears dry at times and at times it is again looking fresh. This could be due to the fact that he crawls. Please tell me what to do. It h...  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your child. But I need to know a few more things: Since when has it happened? Is there any fever episode in last few days? Can you send a picture? It would be a lot easier to understand your child's condition.   Read Full »

I have been using a heating pad on my arthritic knee for very long, and suddenly I noticed temporary redness. What is it?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been overusing a heating pad on my arthritic knee. I stopped using it yesterday because I felt like I had a sunburn on both knees. (Use on both knees as both knees have arthritis, but I have been using it more on the right knee.) I went out to sit in the sun yesterday (I did not us...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not burned. Your skin might be sensitive or mildly irritated with the heating pad and react rapidly to sunlight. Do not worry. It will get alright by itself. Thank you.  Read Full »

My 38-year-old mother has moderate to high levels of knee pain. What knee cap should I buy for her?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 38 years old, and I do not know what knee cap to buy for my mother, who is having a moderate to high level of knee pain for the past four months? Or can I use any oil or ointment for joint pain? Or should she take medications? I think she can get cured with oil, ointment, and...  Read Full »


Dr. Pandian. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We advise knee caps only in severe osteoarthritis cases. Otherwise, she can go for oil, ointment, or medications. But the cause of the pain should be evaluated before treatment advice. Regards.  Read Full »

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