October 11, 2025

Knee pain and joint troubles are sneaking into many lives, especially women’s! Dr Dushyant Chouhan, an orthopedic and sports injury expert from AIIMS Raipur, revealed in a lively Instagram post on September 2 that there is a silent knee problem women must watch out for. Imagine this: A 38-year-old woman with no accident or big injury starts feeling stiffness in her knees every morning. Simple tasks like climbing stairs hurt, and even sitting cross-legged feels painful. Her family said, “It's just weakness,” or “It's normal after kids.” But Dr Chouhan’s diagnosis was eye-opening — her knee cartilage was quietly wearing away. He explained, "Her knee cartilage was slowly wearing out… a silent problem that starts in women much earlier than they expect." What’s the big deal about stiffness? Dr Chouhan warned, "If ignored, this simple stiffness can lead to severe arthritis… and sometimes even the need for knee replacement." So what are the secret early signs that women often brush off? According to Dr Chouhan: - Morning stiffness in the knees - Pain while climbing stairs - Difficulty sitting on the floor - Grinding or cracking sounds in the knees "Don't wait until surgery becomes the only option," the doctor pleads. He urges women to spot these early signs and take steps to protect their joints before problems become painful and costly. Remember, knee pain doesn’t have to be your fate! Listen to the silent signals and act fast to keep your knees happy and healthy.

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