Dr. I am 67 years old and having knee pain in my left leg since last 6 months or so. The intensity is not that great. With knee caps on I go for brisk walk regularly in morning and evening. I walk about 3-4 kms daily. I have no sugar or BP problem. Sometimes right knee also pains but occasionally. Kindly suggest some medicine.

Dr. Sachin JainOrthopedist10yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user. This pain might be due to wear and tear in your knee cartilage which is osteoarthritis. It is the most common problem in elderly age. Walking is fine but if you have pain stop. I would suggest to do cycling which is a better form of exercise in OA knees. Do not squat or sit cross legged and also climbing stairs to minimal. Pain killer you can take for few days etorocoxib 60 mg twice a day for may be 5-7 days. Take an antacid with it. Also get your knee xray done to see what stage is your osteoarthritis. I hope this helps you.  

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