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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Inner Side Of The Knee

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Posted on Wed, 23 Aug 2017
Question: From what I read I apparently have anserine bursitis. Pain is about 2" below right knee on inside of leg. It only hurts when I walk and is so severe at times that I need a cane. I am overweight and climb stairs at least once a day. It came on suddenly and has gotten worse over the last week. Gets somewhat better with ice and rest. What is your recommendation?
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Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Self limiting process and exercise will be of help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic...
I thank you for posting your query here and I'm definitely going to help you out..

I am really sorry to hear this about your health..
I read your question completely and have understood it well enough..

Please note..
1. Yes the symptoms that you suggest are in favor of what is known as Anserine Bursitis.
Basically it is an inflammation of the Bursa of the knee joint..

2. Yes, it can cause troublesome pain at times..

3. Please get this diagnosis confirmed.
Sometimes Osteoarthritis can cause such symptoms as well.
An X ray or Preferably MRI will help you..

4. But, if you are sure it's Anserine Bursitis then I would suggest these things..
A. It's basically a pathology related to Hamstring muscles that pose over burden on the knee joint.

B. Hence exercise helps.
You can get trained by a Physiotherapist for this..

C. Please reduce your weight..
Half of your problem will be solved once you cut down on your weight scale. That is vital and most important.

D. Please take NSAID drugs when you are having severe pain..

E. Most importantly, do not panic or worry. This is a self limiting disorder and will resolve over time.

Hope this helps you..
In case you need further assistance please, let me know.
Or you can close the question and rate.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Inner Side Of The Knee

Brief Answer: Self limiting process and exercise will be of help. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic... I thank you for posting your query here and I'm definitely going to help you out.. I am really sorry to hear this about your health.. I read your question completely and have understood it well enough.. Please note.. 1. Yes the symptoms that you suggest are in favor of what is known as Anserine Bursitis. Basically it is an inflammation of the Bursa of the knee joint.. 2. Yes, it can cause troublesome pain at times.. 3. Please get this diagnosis confirmed. Sometimes Osteoarthritis can cause such symptoms as well. An X ray or Preferably MRI will help you.. 4. But, if you are sure it's Anserine Bursitis then I would suggest these things.. A. It's basically a pathology related to Hamstring muscles that pose over burden on the knee joint. B. Hence exercise helps. You can get trained by a Physiotherapist for this.. C. Please reduce your weight.. Half of your problem will be solved once you cut down on your weight scale. That is vital and most important. D. Please take NSAID drugs when you are having severe pain.. E. Most importantly, do not panic or worry. This is a self limiting disorder and will resolve over time. Hope this helps you.. In case you need further assistance please, let me know. Or you can close the question and rate. Take care.