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What to do for swelling and pain from knee to ankle with morning stiffness?
Orthopedic Disorders
Consultation #53213
95 days ago
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What to do for swelling and pain from knee to ankle with morning stiffness? - #53213

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Swelling and pain from knee to ankle and stiffness in morning and evening times ,can'tstand for long periods and sit crossed one legI can'tmake it fully straight while walking or sitting

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
95 days ago
5

your symptoms—swelling, pain from knee to ankle, stiffness in morning and evening, difficulty standing, and limited movement—can be interpreted as an imbalance of Vata dosha, often with involvement of Kapha. ——Internal Medicines: 1) Muscalt Forte Tablets – 1 tablet twice daily after meals 2) Muscalt Forte Syrup – 15 ml twice daily after meals 3) Boniheal Suspension – 10 ml once daily after meals —External Application: 4)Muscalt Forte Oil Spray – 2–3 sprays on affected knee 2–3 times/day, gently massage 5) trifla Tablet 1 tab at night Lifestyle & Diet: Warm, cooked foods; avoid cold/processed foods Gentle knee massage with sesame oil before bath Light walking or yoga after pain relief Precautions: Severe swelling, redness, heat, or inability to walk → Panchakarma therapies will be recommended for better results and relief Improvement may take 4–8 weeks


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Dr. Muskan Chopra
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
95 days ago
5

Your symptoms suggest vata and aam imbalance affecting joints, leading to stiffness and swelling. It shows vata dosh imbalance as pain, stiffness. Kapha dosh imbalance as morning stiffness. Aam accumulation suggest swelling. Condition may be Sandhi vata ( osteoarthritis) Aam vata( similar to rheumatoid arthritis) I prefer investigation:- C-REACTIVE PROTEIN. RA FACTOR. RX- maharasnaadi kwath -10ml after food twice daily for 15 days. It reduced inflammation. Simhanad gugglu 2 tablets twice a day with lukewarm water after meal. Dashmool kwath for swelling and pain. 10ml twice a day with lukewarm water. Trikatu churna 1-2 gms daily twice a day before meal (15-20 minutes) with lukewarm water. Avoid Cold , heavy , spicy and oily food which are heavy to digest and make aam in body . Avoid prolonged standing and sitting. Gentle yoga knee stretching and rotations will help.


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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
94 days ago
5

Your symptoms suggest Vata + Kapha imbalance (Sandhivata / Osteoarthritis type) Yograj Guggulu 2 tablets, twice daily after food Mahayograj Guggulu (if pain severe) 1 tablet, twice daily after food Dashmool Kwath 15 ml + 15 ml warm water, twice daily before food Castor oil (Eranda taila) 1 tsp with warm milk at night (for stiffness & Vata) External Application Mahanarayan oil apply on knee to ankle and do gentle massage daily After massage → do hot fomentation (hot water bag) for 10–15 min Diet Take warm, soft food (khichdi, soups) Add garlic + ginger in diet Avoid curd at night, cold food, bakery, excess walking/standing


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Dr. Neha Saini
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
93 days ago
5

Hi, I understand your discomfort, and based on your symptoms, this appears to be a condition involving Vata–Kapha dushti, which is causing pain, stiffness, and swelling in your leg. What you can start with (initial Ayurvedic approach) First, we need to lighten the system (Langhana) and improve digestion, as this is the base of treatment: Take light food for 2–3 days, preferably moong dal (green gram) based diet → This helps in reducing Kapha and clearing channels Medicines (general guidance) You may consider the following: Hingwashtak Churna – 1 tsp with the first bite of food Simhanada Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily Dashmoola Kwath – 2 tsp twice daily Avipattikar Churna – 3 grams at night After 3 days: Start Erand (castor) oil – 1 tsp at night These help in: Correcting digestion (Agni) Reducing Ama (toxins) Pacifying Vata and Kapha Relieving stiffness and improving movement Advice I would strongly recommend that you consult an Ayurvedic physician personally before continuing medications. Ayurveda does not work in a generalized way— we always: Take detailed history Assess Prakriti, Agni, and Dosha status Perform proper Pariksha (examination) This is essential to completely eradicate the disease from its root, not just manage symptoms. Please take this as initial guidance, and do seek a proper consultation for a personalized treatment plan. Thank you, and I hope this helps you feel better soon .


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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
85 days ago
5

Some regime you should follow ??Do’s:?? Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible) ???Yoga??? Virabhadrasana Trikonasana Vrukshasan Prasavkonasan Bhujangasan Balasan Shavana ???Pranayam??? Anulom vilom Bhastrika Kapalbhati ?Dont’s:? Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes. ??Medication?? Tab. Ampachak Vati. 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab.Mahayograj Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Cap. Palsinuron 2 caps twice a day before food. Syp. Dashmoolarishta 3 tsp twice a day before food with warm water. Castor Oil. 3 tsp at bed time with a cup of hot water.


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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
48 days ago
5

Start with Ostoact tablet 1-0-0 after food with water Yograj guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Gokshuradi guggul 2-0-0 after food with water Mahanarayan oil external application on affected area twice daily. Wear knee cap during the day. Avoid sour fermented foods. Once pain reduces start with knee strengthening exercises and yogasana under expert’s guidance.


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