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What Causes Knee Pain?

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Posted on Thu, 25 Sep 2014
Question: had a pain like a cramp in outside of knee now has moved up to the side of my thigh
it is not disabling, but i know it is there
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Following measure will help-

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

After going through the description, I understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies.

Following measure will help-
*Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance.
*Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch.
*Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax.
*Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (7 minutes later)
any chance it could be a blood clot?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Very remote chance.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is very remote chance that it could be a blood clot. In rare situations, these cramps can be associated with an underlying disorder, such as peripheral artery disease — in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs, Diabetes or spinal stenosis.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :2004

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What Causes Knee Pain?

Brief Answer: Following measure will help- Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. After going through the description, I understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Cramps are painful spasms in a muscle and are often caused by overuse, dehydration, or nutritional deficiencies. Following measure will help- *Drink fluid-An electrolyte imbalance can be the cause of muscle spasms, so rehydrating with an electrolyte drink can help restore balance. *Stretch the affected muscle with a mild, static stretch. *Use ice to numb the pain in a cramp, reducing inflammation and allowing the muscle to relax. *Bring the affected muscle into a relaxed position and apply direct compression to the cramp. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care