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Bromelain

Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple's fruit, juice, and stem. It can be used as a dietary supplement that helps reduce pain and swelling of the nose, sinuses, gums, and other body parts. In addition, it can be used to treat osteoarthritis, cardiovascular diseases, asthma, and cancer. Commercially, it is available in the form of tablets or topical creams.

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Can calcium deficiency cause knee pain?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old. I have been feeling pain in my left knee when I sit on the ground. When I get up it takes two minutes for the left knee to get normal and function without pain. I got a massage, but that did not work. Instead, my back started hurting slightly after that. Please advis...  Read Full »

Dr. Das Biswajit

Dr. Das Biswajit

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.No, this is not a calcium deficiency. Probably, it is prepatellar bursitis. The symptoms of calcium deficiency will not be confined to one knee and it is unusual in young persons.Thank you.  Read Full »

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