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What Causes Severe Pain In The Knee?

I m having great paint on the right side of my upper leg at where my leg bend and where the side seam of pants would lay. I am unable to move the leg without great discomfort. I haven t injured myself in that spot recently. Lying flat when I turn my foot out the pain is greater, no pain to turn it inward. Crossing my right leg over my left is currently impossible. This has been going on for about 4 days and isn t feeling better, maybe actually getting worse as I am finding myself limping just a bit to keep it stable from movement. Any ideas? I am 51 and a fairly active kindergarten teacher.
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain knee pain can occur due to causes like over exertion, ageing while can also be due to certain disorders like Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury,torn meniscus,knee bursitis, tendinitis,arthritis, gout, infections etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, MRI Scan, blood test etc can be done to rule out the exact cause of the pain and treatment can be done accordingly..

As of now you can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone, apply an analgesic gel over the knees and put knee braces..
Limit exertion as it can add up to pain..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Knee?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain knee pain can occur due to causes like over exertion, ageing while can also be due to certain disorders like Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury,torn meniscus,knee bursitis, tendinitis,arthritis, gout, infections etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, MRI Scan, blood test etc can be done to rule out the exact cause of the pain and treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now you can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone, apply an analgesic gel over the knees and put knee braces.. Limit exertion as it can add up to pain.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.