Knee Problem

Overuse injuries happen if you overtrain and can be associated with anatomical variation (something that doesn't quite match the textbook pictures) either in your knee itself, or transmitted up your leg from your foot or down from your hip.

Pain, swelling, stiffness and "water" on the knee are common symptoms. Rest and anti-inflammatory medicine may help relieve the pain.

See your doctor or go to the emergency room right away.

Do you have a sharp pain behind your knee and is it painful to stretch your leg? You may have a TORN HAMSTRING MUSCLE. Apply ice to the area and use an anti-inflammatory medicine. You may also wrap your thigh with an elastic bandage. Keep the injured leg elevated. See your doctor if there's excessive swelling or pain.

Do you still have a grinding feeling in your joint or does it ever lock even after your knee pain is better? This may be from TORN CARTILAGE. Use an anti-inflammatory medicine and rest your knee. If you keep experiencing pain or if your knee becomes swollen, see your doctor.

Do you have a fever along with swollen and/or red joints? You may have RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, but you may also have a more serious problem, such as RHEUMATIC FEVER. See your doctor as soon as possible. He or she will be able to tell what's causing your symptoms.

Has your knee become tender over many months or years and does the pain get worse when the weather changes? Pain and stiffness may be caused by OSTEOARTHRITIS. Try an anti-inflammatory medicine. Applying heat to tender joints may also help relieve the pain. If your symptoms don't improve, see your doctor.

Normally, all parts of the knee work together in harmony. But sports, work injuries, arthritis, or weakening of the tissues with age can cause wear and inflammation, resulting in pain and diminished knee function.

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