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Grinding and popping sound in both knee
My mother aged 62+ has been experiencing a grinding sensation in both her knee since the last 4 to 5 days. It's not painful but I'm concerned. She is a little over weight (BMI 32.7).
Please advice what steps should be taken at the earliest.
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She would be suffering from osteoarthritis knee. It is an old age disease
If the pain is being controlled by medication then it’s fine or it will eventually require knee replacement surgery.
You can get an X ray and consult me online for detailed consultation
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Going by her age, she's probably starting to have osteoarthritis. Symptomatic treatment to begin with and avoid climbing stairs and sitting low.
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Get an xray done and consult online
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Reduce weight get X-ray both knee joints standing ap and Lat view send me photo of films and report
Consult me search browse Dr Rajinder Sharma 42 treats expertise Senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replacement surgeon chandigarh Govt retd now practice at —— Sarhind Orthopaedic Multispeciality medical centre sco 23 sector 33 d Chandigarh. Tks
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