I have knee effusion and have undergone aspiration several times, but my knee swells again, requiring further aspiration. Is repeated aspiration harmful to the joint? (Tuan Phan, Hanoi)
Ms. Nhung, 63, had her right leg paralyzed since childhood due to polio. Her left leg bore significant pressure, leading to severe degeneration and requiring a new joint replacement to walk again.
During the recent holiday, I traveled extensively and experienced persistent back pain. Is this a serious condition, and should I see a doctor? (Nguyen Dung, TP HCM)
Changes in daily habits and movement, such as slow, limping steps or a forward-leaning posture, can signal weakening musculoskeletal health in older adults.
My 68-year-old mother has diabetes and knee pain. She wants to drink milk but worries about its effect on blood sugar. Should people with these two conditions consume milk? (Thanh Mai, TP HCM)
