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Knee Clicked, Leg Felt Heavy. Painful To Walk. What Might Have Happened?
I HAVE JUST GOT OFF THE BUS INTO WORK AND AFTER A FEW STEPS IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING WENT PING IN MY KNEE I COULDNT PUT ANY WEIGHT ON MY LEG AFTER THAT AND HAD TO WALK TO WORK ON MT TIPTOE WHEN I FEEL MY KNEE IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS CLICKING INSIDE IT IS QUITE PAINFULL TO WALK ON IT IS LIKE SOMEONE HAS PUT A LONG NEEDLE INTO MY KNEE
Mon, 4 Feb 2013
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I am Dr. Prasad Akole (Critical Care Expert- http://bit.ly/Dr-Prasad-Akole) and am glad to address to your
query here.
If there is sudden pain, clicking in the knee and inability to bear weight and walk, it may be a ligament tear/ meniscal tear in the knee joint. These are the rope-like structures holding the joint surfaces together.
Less likely it is a sprain.
You should better see your orthopedic expert and get evaluated if there is a tear. Till then you can get simple pain killers like acetaminophen or use local pain relief sprays on the knee.
Avoid putting any weight on the affected knee.
I hope you are fully satisfied with the guidance I gave.
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query
The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomatation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local inflammation.
4. Do not try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time for the injury to heal
I hope this is helpful to you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomatation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local inflammation.
4. Do not try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time for the injury to heal
I hope this is helpful to you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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