Question 1

what causes burning sensation in legs from the knee down?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy: Most commonly caused by diabetes. Several other conditions, including medication side effects can do this as well.

Question 2

what makes a burning sensation on the inner side of my leg near my knee cap?

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Foot pronation: A very common cause of this type of pain is foot pronation.  When the foot rolls in and the arch flattens it causes stress on the soft tissues on the inner knee area.  An orthotic prescribed by a podiatrist
should  correct this problem.  If this is not the problem have an evaluation by an orthopedic md.

Question 3

pain and burning sensation behind the knee radating down to calf on right leg?

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Cyst: If you can feel or palpate a fullness behind your knee this may be a baker's cyst. These put pressure on the structures behind the knee such as nerves, tendons, or blood vessels. The symptoms arise from the pressure. Surgery may be required.

Question 4

i have a burning sensation in my left knee which radiates down my medial lower leg. how do i treat it?

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May in fact: be your BACK ..that is a pinched nerve between the 4th and 5th LUMBAR vertebrae.....You should discuss with your Primary Care  (G.P etc) who may decide to obtain advanced imaging of your spine  ( eg: MRI)  Just a thought...hope it is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 5

burning sensation from bottom of buttocks down the back of leg. doesn't go past back of knee. nerve?  just started when i sat down.

Accepted Answer

It sounds like: Sciatica or pinched nerve which maybe related to arthritis, slipped disc or narrowing of the spinal canal. Diabetes is a remote possibility. See your dr for an accurate diagnosis. Take care!

Question 6

i have a weird burning sensation when i bend over and sometimes it happens when i'm walking. the pain is on my lower right leg halfway between my knee?

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Leg  burning: If in the thigh could be meralgia paralytic  compression of lateral  femoral cutaneous nerve , or could be a form of sciatica  or piriformis syndrome ( where sciatic nerve is  compressed by buttock muscles ( L4 compression) . Could see if motrin helps if not  allergic,  would consider MRI if persists , rarely could be ovarian , if ruptured/ large cysts / f/u/ w/ doc

Question 7

the front of my upper legs, just above the knees have a burning sensation in them when i lay down at night. i am often awakened due to a dull, nagging?

Accepted Answer

A number of things: These symptoms could be the result of a number of different things, related to both your past medical history as well as your physical exam.   Please see your doctor who can evaluate this set of symptoms more closely in order to determine if more tests and/or therapy is required.

Question 8

ive had a burning sensation in lower left leg for 3 days now, it is constant at back below my knee and it hurts to walk. any advice?

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Can't diagnose: with the available information.  So, if causing significant pain would recommend medical assessment. Take care.

Question 9

i have an uncomfortable tight burning sensation behind my left knee. its mostly uncomfortable when leg extended but not really painful?

Accepted Answer

Baker's cyst: You may have a baker's cyst.  It is best diagnosed with an ultrasound of the area.  An antiinflammatory medication may be helpful until you can have your doctor evaluate this, to make sure it is nothing more serious, such as a blood clot in the deep veins.

Question 10

what cause a burning sensation in lower leg right below the knee . the burning sensation  comes and goes.  it's not swellon or warm to touch.

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Hard to say: Answer depends on lots of information that we don't have. How long have you had it? When does it occur?  Do you have any other medical problems? This is the sort of question best answered after an in-depth history &amp; exam.  Unless, after tracking the pain, you can relate it to an activity (certain exercise, prolonged sitting/standing in a certain position or chair) or a particular style of shoe.

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What causes burning sensation in legs from the knee down?

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What makes a burning sensation on the inner side of my leg near my knee cap?

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Pain and burning sensation behind the knee radating down to calf on right leg?

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I have a burning sensation in my left knee which radiates down my medial lower leg. how do i treat it?

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Burning sensation from bottom of buttocks down the back of leg. doesn't go past back of knee. nerve? just started when i sat down.

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I have a weird burning sensation when i bend over and sometimes it happens when i'm walking. the pain is on my lower right leg halfway between my knee?

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The front of my upper legs, just above the knees have a burning sensation in them when i lay down at night. i am often awakened due to a dull, nagging?

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Ive had a burning sensation in lower left leg for 3 days now, it is constant at back below my knee and it hurts to walk. any advice?

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I have an uncomfortable tight burning sensation behind my left knee. its mostly uncomfortable when leg extended but not really painful?

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What cause a burning sensation in lower leg right below the knee . the burning sensation comes and goes. it's not swellon or warm to touch.

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