I've been dealing with severe knee pain for years and it's really affecting my daily life. My knee feels weak and sometimes the pain is unbearable. I've also noticed swelling around my ankle at times. Are there any effective remedies for knee pain that don't involve surgery? Can medications help or are there other treatments available? I'm planning to travel in November-December but worried about managing this pain. What options do I have?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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we can then consider surgical options.

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