Question 1

i sprained my knee , yes i do wear a brace , but even if i'm not wearing it my knee hurts and burns a lot when i walk on it or when i bend ?

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Needs evaluation: Knee pain is tricky especially if you are young and athletic. Although breaking bones can happen usually it is the soft structures like the cartilage, the ligaments, the tendons that can cause pain when bending and extending. I would suggest a face to face exam. Your doctor can then recommend the proper test which may include an X ray or an MRI. Good luck.

Question 2

why do my doctor and therpist always tell me to put ice on my knee? it hurts and burns. why isn't heat better?

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Does it feel better: After wards ? Both heat and ice packs can be used for inflammation  and injuries depending on circumstances . If you feel better after initial discomfort i think it is worth continuing . However , if it is not helping , talk to both your providers about it

Question 3

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 4

rug burn-like pain on the outside of my right knee. hurts if i rub it against something, but its not external. cortisone recently and history of disc issue?

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Interesting: The character of the pain sounds neurologic and should be examined by the doctors treating your serious neck condition.  Spinal stenosis can affect both neck and back in those who have the condition early in life.  Trauma to the knee can give local symptoms because it is a bony joint with a superficial nerve that is vulnerable to bumps.  It is safe to "watch it" if you stay active.

Question 5

my 5 year old daughter complains about knee pain for a very long time now. did take her to my gp we ran blood tests etc everything normal. took away trampoline etc but she keeps on getting knee pain.it burns. who can i takr her to?

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5 yo with knee pain : Get a referral to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon ( not an adult orthopedic surgeon).  Trampoline injury from an unbalanced fall or landing may injure ligaments in a child's knee.

Question 6

terrible knee pain and weakness. feel a burn in knees when i dance. tests normal, disc issue in neck and low back. disc or something else causing pain?

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Many possibilities: Your pain could be as a result of many different things. A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, sprain, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality and neurologic conditions (neuropathy).

Question 7

my left knee hurts when it is straight. its better when its bent. it sometimes like almost gives out. what could it be?

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Uncertain : It may be an internal new problem. It is best to see your physician and get this clarified now. You could have a Cartilage problem.

Question 8

what things must i consider not doing when my knee hurts?

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Not seeking help!: Knee pain can be for many reasons, with the most common being osteoarthritis, a condition that is to many other inflammatory conditions.  A smart doctor will know this & screen you for other chronic disabling diseases.  See your dr!
in the meantime, pain is nature's splint.  It is telling you something is wrong.Most important thing is not to make it worse. Little or weight on it, get a diagnosis!

Question 9

what if my knee hurts on the elliptical?

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Low impact: Aquatics, body weight, or resistance bands/ tubing  and/or biking. Aquatics allow you to perform body weight exercises, but being in water actually reduces the stress on your body due to buoyancy. Once you are able to perform body weight activities then look to add light resistance w/ bands/ tubing. Try this to see if your knee pain decreases.

Question 10

knee hurts. what is the cure --not surgery?

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Too broad a question: If it is injury related, it depends on what the injury is. Most injuries will get better on they own with rest. If it is a carriage tear, it might need arthroscopic surgery. If it is arthritis and there is a lot of degenerative disease, you might actually need a joint replacement. I recommend a careful evaluation by your internist, probably followed by an orthopedic evaluation.

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I sprained my knee , yes i do wear a brace , but even if i'm not wearing it my knee hurts and burns a lot when i walk on it or when i bend ?

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Why do my doctor and therpist always tell me to put ice on my knee? it hurts and burns. why isn't heat better?

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:

Rug burn-like pain on the outside of my right knee. hurts if i rub it against something, but its not external. cortisone recently and history of disc issue?

A member asked:

My 5 year old daughter complains about knee pain for a very long time now. did take her to my gp we ran blood tests etc everything normal. took away trampoline etc but she keeps on getting knee pain.it burns. who can i takr her to?

A member asked:

Terrible knee pain and weakness. feel a burn in knees when i dance. tests normal, disc issue in neck and low back. disc or something else causing pain?

A member asked:

My left knee hurts when it is straight. its better when its bent. it sometimes like almost gives out. what could it be?

A member asked:

What things must i consider not doing when my knee hurts?

A member asked:

What if my knee hurts on the elliptical?

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Knee hurts. what is the cure --not surgery?

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