I am feeling pain in the right knee joint. the pain is felt starting from lower back spine , then in right kneew joint, then in the muscles below the knee join and in the foot .
Also on movement of the knee , bending or unfolding or folding, a sound like tuk is heard.
I had an x-ray which is stating that possible loose calcific opacity in the joint.
Please let me know is this is a serious problem, can this lead to arthritis or is this the start of the arthritis.
Is there any permanenet treament to get rid of this and can this be permanently cured.
I am very much worried about the problem, please help me on this.
thanks.
Doctor's Answer
Please Get X ray or MRI of your Lower Back !! will have to clear whether the pain arising is from back and referred to knee and foot, or is solely knee joint pain. when you hear sound like tuk while folding or unfolding ie bending and straightening your knees, that means your popliteus muscle ie behind the knee joint is weak and complete load is taken by the meniscus or ligament supporting the knee. i would advise you 3 things, get mri scan for lower back, strengthen the muscle and ligament of y ... Read Full Answer
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Doctor's Answer
Hi
I am Dr Alok, Rheumatologist from Delhi
I am sorry about your illness, but it seems that you have Rheumatoid arthritis. But to confirm, we need to do clinical examination and some blood investigations
You should see rheumatologist as soon as possible to avoid deformity
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Doctor's Answer
Hi
Hi and thanks for the query
I am Dr. Alok, Rheumatologist and very pleased to be assisting you with your health questions today.
It is very difficult to advise treatment, just on RA factor. you need to see a rheumatologist as soon as possible to prevent permanent joint damage. Now a days there are many very good medicine available
Hope this helps and provides answers to your question.
If you have any further queries, please don’t hesitate to ask me again
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