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knee pain I squat and streach and move alot at work about a week and a half ago I squated down and when I came back up I had a severely sharp pain strait across the center of my kneecap and every since the I've had alot of constant pain and burning in that knee my kneecaps usually pop and move around alot but I have never had constant pain like this and the last 3 days the pains been getting worse I have arthritis so I know what that pain is like this is different and none of the pain killers like tylonol ib profien nor alieve work I tried a wrap it was more painful heat only takes it to a slightly lesser amount of pain but it still hurts pretty bad what should I do?
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. Avoid climbing stairs,sitting on floor as far as possible. Use commode, instead of Indian style latrine. If over weight is problem, weight reduction will work wonders for knee pain. Quadriceps exercises after consulting with an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Need Treatment For Knee Pain
Hello, Thanks for your query. Avoid climbing stairs,sitting on floor as far as possible. Use commode, instead of Indian style latrine. If over weight is problem, weight reduction will work wonders for knee pain. Quadriceps exercises after consulting with an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care