Question 1

please explain why does my knee hurt when i bend it?

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Patella: Was there trauma? If not, could be from mild arthritis behind your knee cap; also could be from tight muscles, around knee (ie quadriceps, hip flexors, hamstrings) if it persists i would get evaluated by an orthopedist.

Question 2

knee pain on right side of knee cap, hurts to bend. makes a popping sound every time  i walk. can't squat down, causes unbelievable  pain.

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You need to see MD: Can't help you on Health Tap you need to be examined possible xrays and other exams.  You should be examined by a Orthopedic Physician.

Question 3

the back of my knee hurts to bend or straighten. what is it?

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To have pain in the: Back of the knee few things should be considered, you may have a cyst behind the knee, you may have varicose veins inflammation, get checked.

Question 4

so i hurt my leg @ work picking up some boxes now i have this pain like pitching behind my knee hurts to bend or anything else i try to do i went to t?

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Varies: There are multiple potential causes.  You may have sustained a meniscal tear or other internal derangement of the knee. I would not hesitate to be seen and thoroughly evaluated.  An MRI may be helpful.

Question 5

i have really bad back of the knee pain. the pain is in the bend of the knee. it hurts when i bend my knee or sit with my knee bended. when i stand it hurts.

back of knee pain?

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Baker’s cyst : Check to see if there is a bump as well. A common problem known as a baker’s cyst, can occur here and may be painful. Try rubbing some Voltaren gel (OTC) in and around the area a few times daily. Even if the cyst is not present, the anti inflammatory effect should be beneficial for you.  Ultimately, steroid injection could be helpful,if it doesn’t resolve Or remains painful.  Good luck

Question 6

left knee hurts to bend but not to stand on. applying pressure to the very left, lower side of knee is painful but nowhere else. is it atorn meniscus?

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Ligament strain: More likely a sprain of the lateral ligament. Rest with knee brace for a week & consult a physician if no improvement.

Question 7

so i went to the er cuz i got hurt @ work had xray done & ultrasound all came back good the pain is behind my l knee hurts to bend or to do anything?

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MRI: One must always be alert for meniscus injury or cruciate ligament tear depending on how the injury occurred. This will not be seen on X-ray or ultrasound. You should consider MRI. Workers compensation will consider the request as long as symptoms persist and other tests do not provide the answer. Speak to your doctor and best wishes.

Question 8

right knee pain fell in twice between 2011/12 on knee. burns and hurts to bend after standing for short periods of time. cause? hist: htn & pcos

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Have knee evaluated: With the history of trauma, you want to be sure there are no tears in the knee. It is best to have it evaluated, preferably by an orthopedist. An MRI may be necessary.

Question 9

why does my right knee hurt when i bend it? i just got a peloton bike and have been using it everyday and been doing weight exercises could i be over doing it and thats why?

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: Possibly.  New exercise routines may stress your joints in new ways, as you get used to the new activity.  Pain and symptoms that resolve with rest or activity modification are reassuring.  If it persists, or worsens, it is reasonable to have it evaluated.

Question 10

knee hurts when i bend it but not when i stand on it?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reasons: Many pathologies can cause knee pain with knee flexion.  Without more info and an exam, it is difficult to give a firm diagnosis.  If pain is severe, you should be evaluated by your primary care physician or orthopaedic surgeon.

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Please explain why does my knee hurt when i bend it?

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Knee pain on right side of knee cap, hurts to bend. makes a popping sound every time i walk. can't squat down, causes unbelievable pain.

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The back of my knee hurts to bend or straighten. what is it?

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So i hurt my leg @ work picking up some boxes now i have this pain like pitching behind my knee hurts to bend or anything else i try to do i went to t?

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I have really bad back of the knee pain. the pain is in the bend of the knee. it hurts when i bend my knee or sit with my knee bended. when i stand it hurts. back of knee pain?

A member asked:

Left knee hurts to bend but not to stand on. applying pressure to the very left, lower side of knee is painful but nowhere else. is it atorn meniscus?

A member asked:

So i went to the er cuz i got hurt @ work had xray done & ultrasound all came back good the pain is behind my l knee hurts to bend or to do anything?

A member asked:

Right knee pain fell in twice between 2011/12 on knee. burns and hurts to bend after standing for short periods of time. cause? hist: htn & pcos

A member asked:

Why does my right knee hurt when i bend it? i just got a peloton bike and have been using it everyday and been doing weight exercises could i be over doing it and thats why?

A member asked:

Knee hurts when i bend it but not when i stand on it?

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