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My father is 84 years and has knee joint pain and psoriasis since 60. His mobility was gradually reduced and in last 3 months he was limited to wheel chair and psoriasis also went up high. He took medicines like methotrexate and Dutaalfa (for prostrate issues) for years. Recently, he had oedema, cellulolytic sepsis of legs and ascetic fluid and admitted to hospital. Was given antibiotics and was discharged a week back stating stable and needs only nursing care. His oedema was limited to below knees and ascetic fluid still present. His latest LFT shows bilirubin 3.6, albumin 1.4, globulin 4.8, SGOT/SGPT 43/18 CBP report says hg 8.5, RBC 2.51 WBC 5700,(as in-patient 17000) PCV 24.4, players 80000, lymphocytes 17.2 others in normal range. Can we administer albumin to reduce his discomfort by ascetic fluid. Also suggest any other interventions. We are worried of his age factor to seriously plug-in a single disorder but, unable to see his pain due to ascites. He is running with urine catheter. No cardiac or renal issues. Ascetic fluid analysis not done.
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Try to start physiotherapy asap as per comfortablity and need of the patient. Because mobilty is the best option to sort out most of the illness, and proper diet, lifestyle modifications, regular simple exercises along with the medications, it's must.
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Consult a local orthopaedic doctor for Knee Injections.
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