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What Causes Severe Knee Pain?
Question: severe knee pain. I have not twisted it and it is not swollen. I do have poor circulation which I do see a vein specialist for -but my nice appointment is not until XXXXXXX I do put ice on it & helps some but not for very long. My primary physician is not available until next week. Do you have any suggestions.
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Brief Answer:
poor circulation, neuropathy to consider
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
There might be various causes to pain in your knee. As you are a diabetic, neuropathy is to get excluded from neurologist first.
Next, as you are reporting to suffer from poor circulation, that could have caused changes in positioning your legs and knee when walking. This might have put extra pressure on your knee, making it painful.
Osteoarthritis of the knee is commonly happening at your age that is associated with pain.
Alternating cold and warm compresses can be helpful together with :
- applying analgesic cream locally
- avoiding knee movements
- wear knee joint supporting bandage
until you see your doctor.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
poor circulation, neuropathy to consider
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
There might be various causes to pain in your knee. As you are a diabetic, neuropathy is to get excluded from neurologist first.
Next, as you are reporting to suffer from poor circulation, that could have caused changes in positioning your legs and knee when walking. This might have put extra pressure on your knee, making it painful.
Osteoarthritis of the knee is commonly happening at your age that is associated with pain.
Alternating cold and warm compresses can be helpful together with :
- applying analgesic cream locally
- avoiding knee movements
- wear knee joint supporting bandage
until you see your doctor.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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