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What are the measures to cure knee pain permanently?

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Published At September 20, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 50-year-old male weighing 138 pounds and 5 feet 2 inches tall. After taking Atorlip-F for four months as prescribed by my doctor, I developed pain in both of my knee joints. It has been a month since I stopped the medication, but the knee pain persists. I am healthy and do not have any other medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. I have undergone various pathological tests, including LFT, Lipid Profile, Blood R/E, and Uric Acid, and all the results are normal. Currently, I am taking a calcium tablet regularly. I am seeking your guidance on how to cure this knee pain permanently.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I aim to provide you a quality medical care that is easily accessible and responsive to you in your time of need.

I read your query and understand your concern.

I suggest taking the following medications(only if you are not allergic to them). Consult your doctor and take the medicines accordingly.

  1. Tablet Flexon (chlorzoxazone 250 mg + Ibuprofen 400 mg + Acetaminophen 325 mg) (Take one tablet after food, twice daily, for ten days).

  2. Tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg (Take one tablet once daily for ten days before food).

  3. Tablet Vitamin D (60 K) (Take one tablet once a week for eight weeks).

  4. Continue taking your calcium medicine as prescribed.

Avoid activities that cause pain temporarily. If the knee is swollen or sore, avoid the following positions and activities until the pain and swelling subside: Activities like squatting, kneeling, twisting, pivoting, or exercises like jogging, aerobics, dancing, and sports can be avoided if the knee is swollen or sore. Apply ice packs to the affected knee twice daily for 15 minutes each time.

If the pain does not reduce, I suggest you get an X-ray of both knee joints in the standing position (Anteroposterior view) and lateral views. Please note that this advice should be considered in conjunction with the actual examination of reports/images and should be correlated with clinical findings. It is always advisable to consult with a healthcare professional or your doctor for a proper diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Investigations to be done

Investigations to be done are X-rays if the pain does not reduce.

Differential diagnosis

The differential diagnosis is Knee pain - not investigated

Treatment plan

The treatment plan is medicines prescribed

Preventive measures

The preventive measures are positions - as above

Regarding follow up

Follow-up is required if there is any other query.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

Should I continue my morning walk or if it could exacerbate the knee pain I am experiencing?

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

You should continue your morning walk as long as possible without pain. If you walk for 20 minutes and start feeling pain, it is advisable to stop walking. Incorporating quadriceps strengthening exercises into your routine would be beneficial. You can perform these exercises for 15 minutes twice daily.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan
Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Orthopedician and Traumatology

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