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What can be done for unbearable knee pain in elderly woman?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother started having knee pain and recently it is unbearable. We did an X-ray and the doctor gave her medicines but there was no relief for her. She is also taking medicine for hyperthyroidism. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother appears to have severe osteoarthritis which is wear and tear of the knee joint due to age. I hope she does not get recurrent fever and is not suffering from any other joint conditions. Considering the severity of involvement, she may need total knee replaceme... Read Full »
I have difficulty walking despite taking Motrin. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have knee problems with lots of shooting pains, swelling that feels dislocated, and little white pieces coming out of the skin. I feel it hard to walk due to leg cramps. The doctor said I had 80-year-old knees 25 years ago. I do not have any cartilage. I am obese and am trying to lose w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are in a lot of pain and have degenerated joints because of obesity. What do you mean by white pieces coming out of the skin? Do you have an ulcer or sinus in your knee discharging fluid? Also, kindly answer the following questions: 1. What is yo... Read Full »
Is surgery the best option for knee stiffness with walking difficulty?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old. I have pain, stiffness, and cracking or creaking sounds in both the knees and joints. Pain is persisting for 24 hours and there is difficulty in walking. There are some other symptoms apart from pain which I have listed below: Locking of joints and stiffness if I sit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The main findings of the reports are as follows: Left knee rupture of anterior horn of medial meniscus and posterior horn of lateral meniscus. Right knee has a rupture of posterior ho... Read Full »