Question 1

knee hurts when bent. what can i do to prevent the pain?

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Get evaluated: Many things are possible. Meniscus tear, arthritis, extensor mechanism problems, knee cap problems. You need an orthopaedic exam.

Question 2

knee hurts when bent. it hurts to walk. when walking my knee gives in. no swelling?

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Internal derangement: Sounds as though you may have injured an internal knee structure like the meniscus or a cruciate ligament. See your fp/sports medicine/orthopedic specialist for evaluation & treatment options. Use tylenol/nsaid (if you can take them) temporarily for pain & inflammation. Ace bandage may give some extra support until seen.

Question 3

my knee hurts bad when i bend it. i can touch it and it doesn't hurt. have not hurt it in any way. just feels like the knee cap itself hurts when bent.

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Arthritis: You are describing symptoms that fit arthritis, cartilage damage, chondromalacia patellae.  You will need to see a doctor for a definite diagnosis of the type of arthritis.

Question 4

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 5

how come my knee hurts worse when i sit or stand in one place? when i stand the knee has to be bent so i put all the weight on one leg

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Common complaint: This is a common complaint of people with early degenerative joint disease and/or internal derangements such as meniscal tears or chondromalacia
keeping it moving gently seems to help.

Question 6

my right knee hurts when i bend it. trainer says its general muscle soreness. its better when straight. what could it be? it feels tight when bent.

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You need an evaluate: This could be an internal knee problem you need an appropriate evaluation . Is it Muscle , is it a tendon is a bursa, is it joint, or is it Cartlidge. My biggest concern from what you tell me is it could be one of these  - Cartledge would be the one I would be first thinking about

Question 7

my knee hurts when i sit for an hour or so , and when i bent it (as when i excersice and do squats) i hear it pops i'm 18 , with normal diet?

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Need exam: At 18, could be "growing pains" or a common condition such as chondromalacia patellae (also known as cmp), which is inflammation of the underside of the patella. While it often affects young individuals engaged in active sports, it can also affect older individuals too.  Overall. Impossible to definitively diagnose you over the computer of course, so see a dr for an eval.  Good luck.

Question 8

knee pain hurts bad to push on front spot just to the inside of patella. slightly swollen. feels better completely bent. hurts to walk & straighten?

Accepted Answer

Meniscal injury: Honestly, it sounds a whole lot like the symptoms that are commonly reported with meniscal tears or strains. It seems you already have experience with previous meniscal tear- does this feel familiar? Did you specifically injure it or did it just start hurting out of the blue?You need your doc to examine the knee and perform some tests and maybe an MRI before formulating a treatment plan.

Question 9

knee pain: back of knee, inner side of knee is sore. if bent it hurts to straighten and vice versa. hurts to walk at times.  x-ray clear ?

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See details: You need to go beyond a plain x ray to an mri, especially if the symptoms are not improving. Have an orthopedist evaluate the problem.

Question 10

i've had physio 2-3 sessions and then got discharged! i've used heat. nuerofen painkillers don't work! it hurts when knee is bent. shud i spk to gp?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Follow up with your doctor. May be patellofemoral syndrome, meninscus tear, tendonitis, arthritis.Rest ( usually weeks) ,ice, elevation, kinesiotape, brace  may help but follow up with your doctor.An xray will note arthritis, patellofemoral syndrome  MRI is usually needed for meniscal tears/ tendinosis/nitis.  Follow up with your doctor.

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Knee hurts when bent. what can i do to prevent the pain?

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Knee hurts when bent. it hurts to walk. when walking my knee gives in. no swelling?

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My knee hurts bad when i bend it. i can touch it and it doesn't hurt. have not hurt it in any way. just feels like the knee cap itself hurts when bent.

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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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How come my knee hurts worse when i sit or stand in one place? when i stand the knee has to be bent so i put all the weight on one leg

A member asked:

My right knee hurts when i bend it. trainer says its general muscle soreness. its better when straight. what could it be? it feels tight when bent.

A member asked:

My knee hurts when i sit for an hour or so , and when i bent it (as when i excersice and do squats) i hear it pops i'm 18 , with normal diet?

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Knee pain hurts bad to push on front spot just to the inside of patella. slightly swollen. feels better completely bent. hurts to walk & straighten?

A member asked:

Knee pain: back of knee, inner side of knee is sore. if bent it hurts to straighten and vice versa. hurts to walk at times. x-ray clear ?

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I've had physio 2-3 sessions and then got discharged! i've used heat. nuerofen painkillers don't work! it hurts when knee is bent. shud i spk to gp?

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