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Female | 17

How should I treat my recent knee injury?

I am a 17-year-old female. I was recovering quite well from a mild knee ligament stretch from over 2 or 3 months ago. It was not fully recovered, though. Yesterday, I had an awkward fall and twisted my knee. It hurt, but after a couple of minutes, I was able to walk relatively normally. There is pain on the sides of thd knee when I fully straighten my knee or tighten it fully. I can still walk and climb stairs. Currently, I am elevating my knee above hip level. How much and how long should I limit my activities? What should I do? Will my injury heal wrongly? Will my cartilage come back fully?

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Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Orthopaedic Surgery

Answered on 11th June '24

Pain on the outer side of the knee when straightening or fully extending it could mean a sprain. Be sure to rest your knee, apply ice for 15-20 minutes several times a day, and keep it up above your hip level. Stay away from activities that make the pain worse. If it doesn’t get any better, make sure you get it checked out by an orthopedist so that it can heal properly and there won’t be any long-term issues. 

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I am a 19 year old female with a knee injury

Female | 19

You must consult an orthopedist if its a serious knee injury. if not you can try home treatment. Apply ice, take good rest, compression to reduce swelling, and take pain killers as prescribed by your doctor. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Agar aapke pair mein screw dala hai aur bho haddi se touch ho Raha hai tho kya karen

Female | 57

If a screw is in your leg and you touch the bone, it is advisable to see an orthopedic surgeon. They are musculoskeletal injuries specialists, capable to supply you with critical directions and treatment solutions. If you intend to resolve your health problem, do not postpone seeing a doctor, which, in turn, may cause additional problems.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Hi, I'm Tanille Henrico. I had a decompression and fusion back surgery on my lower back 5 years ago. And I'm on Lyrica 75mg twice a day and Neurontin 500mg three times a day. My back is now starting to get more and more painful by the day. And I must drink extra pain medication every day. What must I do? Please whatsapp me back

Female | 44

Looks like you're suffering from a lot of backache. Even though Lyrica and Neurontin kinds of drugs are being taken, back pain may worsen, and this may be a brand new problem or the deterioration of what used to be. You have to meet your doctor for a check-up to diagnose the cause of the recurrent pain. Sometimes, it is necessary to change your meds or use additional treatments to reduce the pain as much as possible. 

Answered on 3rd July '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

I am trying to find the starting point to getting my knees replaced

Knee replacement surgery is done to replace the damaged joints so patient is relieved of symptoms. The knee joint with an artificial knee called prosthesis made of metal, plastic, and ceramic. It helps to restore function of the damaged knee and relieve arthritis pain. Knee replacement surgery is advised if the pain is interfering with your daily activities and negatively affecting your quality of life. Types of knee replacement surgery Simultaneous bilateral knee replacement - When both knees are replaced at the same time. The primary advantage of a procedure is that there is only one hospital stay and one rehabilitation period to heal both knees. But rehabilitation may be slower. Also these patients may need assistance at home also. Generalized fitness is important here. Staged bilateral knee replacement- Each knee is replaced at a different time. These surgeries are done a few months apart. This staged approach helps one knee to recover before the second surgery. The main advantage of a this procedure is the reduced risk of complications and also requires a shorter hospital stay. However, since this procedure requires two surgeries, the overall rehabilitation period can be longer. Either surgery may involve any combination of total knee replacement or partial knee replacement. The risks associated with this surgery: infection, blood clots, failure of the artificial joint, heart attack etc. Post surgery care, rehabilitation is very important. Hope our answer helps you. This page might help you with regards to what you are looking for - Best Knee Replacement Surgery Hospitals in India.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I have suddenly randomly gotten lower back pain right above my tail bone out of the blue. No prior injuries or accidents. It does not spread but is a 24 7 constant pain and a little warm. My mid spine was also sore for about 2 days but has gone now and hasn't come back but the back pain is still there. It has been like this for almost 3 months. Excerises helps for atleast 20min and then the pain comes back again. Sitting and lying down is the worst. I can't sit for more than 10min.

Female | 26

Back pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include overuse such as working out or lifting too much, prolonged sitting and lying down, sleeping in an uncomfortable position or wearing a poorly fitting backpack. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Izharul Hasan

Dr. Izharul Hasan

I’m 56 year old lady. I have pain in left hand since last 2 months. My Vitamin D recent one week ago test shows value 23.84 Is it due to Vitamin D deficiency? Please guide.

Female | 56

Your left hand pain could be linked to a Vitamin D deficiency, as doctors suggest. Common symptoms of this deficiency include body pain, muscle weakness, and bone pain. Vitamin D helps keep our bones strong, and when we don’t have enough, we can feel pain in our muscles and bones. To boost your Vitamin D levels, spend some time in sunlight or take a Vitamin D supplement as advised by your doctor.

Answered on 1st Oct '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Suffering From Right Hip Groin Pain Since Last 03Month, Checked With My Virtual Doctor For Arthritis, She Said To Take Xray For Pelvis Hip AP, Checked and Got To Know, Right Hip Joint Space Reduced With Sclerotic Changes In Femoral Head. Request You To Assist On This. Regards Sunaina arora

Female | 32

Your symptoms are similar to osteoarthritis. This condition occurs when the protective cartilage in the joints wears down over time, causing pain and stiffness. Your doctor may recommend physical therapy, lifestyle changes, or surgery to manage symptoms. Continue monitoring your symptoms and contact your doctor if you experience any new or worsening symptoms.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Answered on 9th Sept '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

What can heart patients take for arthritis pain?

Female | 46

Hello,
Pl take alternative therapy like acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, moxa. These therapies are excellent for pain management
Take care

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Hi, I got injured while playing football above the ankle but the damage interfered with the ankle thus resulting to severe pains how can I control it

Male | 20

I suggest you consult with an orthopedic specialist right away. This injured ankle may have damaged the joint, which led to a throbbing pain. During this time, you may relieve the pain by applying ice to the affected area; taking antinflammatory medicine and keeping your leg elevated. But these are only short-term fixes, which would require an official diagnosis and treatment from a specialist.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

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