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What Causes Burning Pain In The Knee?

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: I have a burning sensation behind my left knee. It isn't a constant sensation, but when it does happen, there is pain on the inside of the knee, and associated swelling. I do have arthritis and bone spurs in that knee. and possible tear in the meniscus.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
your pain and burning sensation is due to arthritis

Detailed Answer:
hello,
I have studied your case.Burning pain is due to stretching of nerves. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Take Methylcobal daily.it will improve your nerve strength. Also you can take tablet Pregabalin at night time.
2.Hot water fomentation to knee joints.
3.Avoid squatting and sitting cross leg.
4.Take 1000 mg calcium daily and 60000 unit vitaminD 3 per week for six weeks.
5.Volitran gel local application can be done.
6.Static quadriceps exercises also improves muscle strength.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you.let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar