India, Oct. 11 -- Knee pain and joint problems are becoming more common, particularly among women, and often develop quietly without obvious symptoms. Many overlook early signs, which can lead to chronic issues over time. Dr Dushyant Chouhan, orthopaedic and sports injury surgeon at AIIMS Raipur, shares in his September 2 Instagram post the "1 silent problem" that can damage women's knees and shares tips on how to protect them before it's too late. (Also read: Mumbai orthopaedic surgeon warns 'stop taking paracetamol for every headache', shares ways to identify causes )

"She was just 38 years old. no accident. No big injury. Yet every morning, when she got up from bed, her knees felt stiff. Climbing stairs became painful. even sitting cr...