Question 1

question: seems like clot in leg at times below knee in back. usually when i wake. bad pain. hot then ripped feeling. now winded climbing stairs.

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Pain: You should have your doc check you out for this problem. There are possible serious problems if you really do have leg clots.

Question 2

both knees started paining 6 months back.pains badly climbing stairs, sitting down, bending. took xray ortho told the space btw bones is narrow.no med?

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"Narrowness": of the knee joints usually indicate osteoarthritis cartilage LOSS. There is treatment, steroid injections, Visco supplementation by injection and finally total or partial knee replacement. 
You need to discuss these options with your Orthopedist!
Hope this is helpful\
Dr Z

Question 3

i have pain in my knees while climbing stairs?

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Me too: Welcome to middle age. Try some Ibuprofen and a strengthening program.

Question 4

both my knees "pop" when climbing stairs. there is no pain. what could this be?

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No pain=no problem: As long as you do not have accompanying pain or limited mobility, popping or cracking of joints should be of no concern. The tissues in joint may have minor rough spots or imperfections that cause sounds. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 5

i am facing severe pain in my knees while climbing stairs.

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See details: There are several causes of knee pain but pain basically with stair is consistent with an issue involving the kneecap. See an orthopedist and have the knees evaluated.

Question 6

i am 38 year old female.i have knee pain especially in morning and time of climbing stairs or bending downwards. what should i do?

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Patella femoral : If your pain is in front/under your knee cap, then most likely patella femoral pain syndrome/chondromalacia patella. Best managed with exercise to strengthen your quads to improve tracking, and avoiding deep knee bending activities. Also oral or topical nsaids can be of benefit, as well as a brace. Injection of cortisone or hyaluronic acid also very popular.  If all else fails, then scope.

Question 7

feeling shaky knees from past 1 month the problem is increasing gradually started from difficulty in climbing stairs now cant walk properly..age=24/f?

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See your doctor ASAP: Whenever someone is 24 and gradually loses the ability to walk normally, it needs evaluation. You should see your doctor or a neurologist ASAP. Good luck.

Question 8

what causes knee cracking sounds when climbing stairs?

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Variable: Cartilage, meniscus, soft tissue, arthritis...

Question 9

knee pain while first standing and climbing stairs after long flight. 60. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Patellofemoral pain: Pain in the front of the knee when climbing stairs, first standing, or sitting for prolonged periods is generally from problems under the knee cap.  This can be patellofemoral pain, chondromalacia patella or patellofemoral arthritis.

Question 10

my right knee has been bothering me since sat. hurts to go up&downstairs. i did alot of walking and climbing stairs this past week.some advice please?

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RICE: Hard to be sure without knowing where it hurts and examining you. In general a brief trial of Rest Immobilization Compression and Elevation may help. Don't overdo any of these but you can use cold packs or a bottle of cold water and a gently wrapped 4-6" Ace as a form of first aid treatment. Will probably subside but you can add Alleve or Motrin if you don't have stomach problems.

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Question: seems like clot in leg at times below knee in back. usually when i wake. bad pain. hot then ripped feeling. now winded climbing stairs.

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Both knees started paining 6 months back.pains badly climbing stairs, sitting down, bending. took xray ortho told the space btw bones is narrow.no med?

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I have pain in my knees while climbing stairs?

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Both my knees "pop" when climbing stairs. there is no pain. what could this be?

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I am facing severe pain in my knees while climbing stairs.

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I am 38 year old female.i have knee pain especially in morning and time of climbing stairs or bending downwards. what should i do?

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Feeling shaky knees from past 1 month the problem is increasing gradually started from difficulty in climbing stairs now cant walk properly..age=24/f?

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What causes knee cracking sounds when climbing stairs?

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Knee pain while first standing and climbing stairs after long flight. 60. any ideas?

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My right knee has been bothering me since sat. hurts to go up&downstairs. i did alot of walking and climbing stairs this past week.some advice please?

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