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My daddy's age is 70.he has severe pain in one knee only with swelling also.plz suggest medication .
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
arthritis: Is the most common, although trauma, gout, meniscal tears can do the same. Be examined. May need xrays. Fluid in the bursa or joint can be associated with the swelling differential.
Answered 10/14/2013
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Knee swelling, pain: 70 yom with one knee swelling and pain. Is he able to stand ;walk? First have x-ray/mri of knee. Orthopedist consult to aspirate fluid and analyze ; joint pain injection. Know the diagnosis and then treat. In the mean while take ibuprofen, apply tylenol (acetaminophen) pain patch or any otc pain patch. Oa, ra, gout, ligament rupture, infection ; fracture are the possibilities. http://doctorrajput.com thanks.
Answered 12/9/2013
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