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What can be done for painful unbending knees and weak legs in a 68-year-old male?
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What can be done for painful unbending knees and weak legs in a 68-year-old male? - #55843

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I am 68 year old male What can be done for painful unbending knees and weak legs I have great difficulty climbing and descending stairs

How long have you been experiencing knee pain and weakness in your legs?:

- More than 6 months

How would you rate the severity of your knee pain?:

- Very severe — constant and debilitating

When do you experience the most pain in your knees?:

- During activity (walking, climbing stairs)

Have you noticed any swelling or stiffness in your knees?:

- Yes, significant swelling

What other symptoms do you experience with your knee pain?:

- Difficulty standing up from a seated position

How is your overall mobility? Can you walk without assistance?:

- I need a cane or walker

Have you tried any treatments or therapies for your knee pain?:

- Physical therapy
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According to Ayurveda, this condition resembles Sandhivata (knee osteoarthritis due to aggravated Vata). Pain, stiffness, swelling, weak legs, and difficulty climbing stairs are common in this condition. —Rx: 1) Tab. Yograj Guggulu – 2 tabs bd after food with warm water 2) Cap. Shallaki – 1 cap bd after food 3) Ashwagandha Churna – 3 gm hs with warm milk 4) Dashmool Kwath – 20 ml + equal warm water BD before food —External: Mahanarayan Taila local massage BID + mild hot fomentation —Advice: Avoid stairs, squatting, cold exposure, curd at night Use knee support/walker if needed Warm soft diet, gentle exercises —Suggested Panchakarma: Janu Basti / Matra Basti —Follow up: 15 days


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