Knee pain with recent episodes of swelling and stiffness.
History of Present Illness
Onset of symptoms: Chronic condition with exacerbations.
Symptom Description: Pain and intermittent swelling in the knee. Reports difficulty getting up and down and mention of stiffness.
Aggravating/Alleviating Factors: Exacerbated by prolonged standing and weight-bearing activities.
Previous Management: Use of calcium tablets (Mofree) as highlighted; physical therapy was suggested.
Additional Context: History of significant physical labor contributing to degenerative changes. No history of fractures mentioned; mild degenerative changes found in knee joints on X-ray.
Past Medical History
Chronic knee discomfort.
Cardiovasuclar disease with long-term medication use including Telmisartan and Atorvastatin.