Question 1

no knee pain ever. recently i have been doing a project that requires me to squat down to do some things. when i get up i can't straighten my leg, pain behind knee cap. this will last for 24 hrs and then be fine. will happen the following weekend when i s

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Chondromalacia patel: This is probably chondromalacia patella this is softening of the Cartlidge underneath the kneecap. The best therapy is to strengthen and the quadriceps muscle. These are the thigh muscles.

Question 2

is  hysterectomy  remove have the site effect is relate to leg pain . thigh , knee pain?

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Pain: U should not be having pain in those areas after a hysterectomy.

Question 3

what is it? i have leg pain, knee pain and knee swelling.

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Need more history: You need to give a more detailed history. Did you have trauma?  Is the site red?  See your doctor for a complete evaluation

Question 4

i am having severe knee pain. was hit on knee with straight leg. pain on outside, radiates down shin. can't fully bend, or bear weight?

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Needs evaluation: Because of the traumatic nature of the injury, this should be evaluated by a physician. The difficulty with weight bearing is concerning, and so please see your doctor at the earliest opportunity. You will need an examination of the knee, and possibly an imaging study as well.

Question 5

chronic knee pain and leg pain. knees makes a cracking sound and hurts a lot. what can i do to prevent my knees for cracking and to realive the pain?

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Physical therapy.: Being 26 and female, you're in the classic group that gets this type of a problem. It's generally related to the tracking of your kneecaps.  It can be improved, or corrected altogether, with anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy. See a non-orthopedic sports medicine specialist, who can get you going in the right  direction.

Question 6

i am experiencing  knee pain and pain going down the leg to my ankle and shin. the following also describes me: leg pain. what should i do?

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Arthritis: There are a number of possibilities but the most likely is some form of arthritis of the knee.  Pain down the leg occurs in this condition due to the alteration of leg motion as you guard to protect the arthritis.  Try an NSAID such as 400-800 mg of ibuprofen (along with a stomach acidity counteractant like omeprazole), for a week or two ..  If that fails, see your family doctor.

Question 7

i am experiencing  knee pain, lower leg pain and knee stiffness. the following also describes me: excessive running. what should i do?

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Runs w knee/leg pain: May be tendonitis, IT band ( from hip to knee), patella mal-alignment,patellofemoral syndrome, shin splits / stress fracture. Would check  for patella alignment,meniscus,  flat feet, check shoes that they are not worn, consider kinesiotape on knees, shins, ice, rest. Follow up with  ortho/ podiatry as you have to take a break from running if stress /fracture or shin splits

Question 8

i am experiencing  knee pain, leg pain, difficulty walking, leg weakness and knee swelling. the following also describes me: pain shooting down the...

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Doctor can examine: A person with such symptoms can write down his symptoms on a calendar diary and show it to his primary care doctor or to an orthopedic doctor. Include details as what each symptom is, how it started, what makes it better or worse, any therapy tried, any meds tried, any associated foods, any past medical history, etc... If really bad symptoms, the ER may help too.

Question 9

i am experiencing  back pain (side: lower) , aching muscles, pain shooting down the leg, knee pain and lower leg pain. the following also describe me:?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. In the mean time you may take an over the counter pain medication like acetaminophen.
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Question 10

i have pain in my leg for a month..the leg pain seems to move around from calf to behind knee and thigh and side of hip..pain in my butt cheek comes a?

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Nerve?: Could be a pinched nerve (spinal stenosis, spur, inflammation, tight muscle).  Blood clot in the leg is another thought, but usually associated with some swelling and certain risk factors.  An exam and further details on the nature and timing of pain will reveal more information and help guide successful treatment.

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No knee pain ever. recently i have been doing a project that requires me to squat down to do some things. when i get up i can't straighten my leg, pain behind knee cap. this will last for 24 hrs and then be fine. will happen the following weekend when i s

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Is hysterectomy remove have the site effect is relate to leg pain . thigh , knee pain?

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What is it? i have leg pain, knee pain and knee swelling.

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I am having severe knee pain. was hit on knee with straight leg. pain on outside, radiates down shin. can't fully bend, or bear weight?

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Chronic knee pain and leg pain. knees makes a cracking sound and hurts a lot. what can i do to prevent my knees for cracking and to realive the pain?

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I am experiencing knee pain and pain going down the leg to my ankle and shin. the following also describes me: leg pain. what should i do?

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I am experiencing knee pain, lower leg pain and knee stiffness. the following also describes me: excessive running. what should i do?

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I am experiencing knee pain, leg pain, difficulty walking, leg weakness and knee swelling. the following also describes me: pain shooting down the...

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I am experiencing back pain (side: lower) , aching muscles, pain shooting down the leg, knee pain and lower leg pain. the following also describe me:?

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I have pain in my leg for a month..the leg pain seems to move around from calf to behind knee and thigh and side of hip..pain in my butt cheek comes a?

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