Question 1

pressure put on left knee hurts and pops with every bend loudly.. grinding feeling to the touch as well?

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Abnormal : Grinding popping of the knee pain with hurting and walking these are usually signs and symptoms of an internal  damage to your kneeare the .usuallymeaning a torn ligament or meniscus. Recommend you see an orthopedic physician evaluation treatment is generally needed and will not get better usually on its own

Question 2

the bottom part of my knee hurts after basketball and i can't put weight on my knee, bend it, or straighten it out all the way. it is swollen

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Knee pain: It is difficult to determine the nature of your injury without examining it.  You may just have strained the patellar tendon, which attaches your kneecap to the bone below.  Or you may have injured a ligament in the knee or torn the meniscus.  For now, put a bag of ice in a towel ad place on the knee, 15 min on, 15 min off.  Keep the leg elevated.  Take Ibuprofen 400-800 mg every 8 hours with food

Question 3

meniscus "shaved" in november.  past month back of knee hurts to straighten it after sitting, now hurts to bend/put weight on it most of the time.

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Varies: I am sorry you are not doing better, hopefully will resolve over time; I would certainly let your surgeon know.  Most common causes of posterior knee pain after a partial menisectomy would include : persistent effusion/bakers cyst, recurrent tear, or underlying chondromalacia that was not addressed in surgery.  Again, I would let your surgeon know you are having problems.

Question 4

my knee hurts when i put pressure on it. not when i run or bend it or anything else. just with pressure. what could be wrong with it?

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INFLAMMATION: This sounds like mild inflammation of the supporting muscles and tendons of the patella ( kneecap). Many causes are possible:if you are exercising- remember to warm up and cool down.  Certainly simple passive flexion and extension of the knee will strengthen the quadriceps and supporting ligaments. I suggest massage with biofreeze. If not improving-orthopedics.

Question 5

hi. i have knee pain after i bend my knee and then extend it, and it also hurts whenever i play sports. or put to much pressure on it? what do i have?

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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 6

the gave me a cortsone shot and then i had sacatic nerve pain. i went back  and he put me on prednisone  5mg for 12 days. my knee hurts and it hard to bend my knee?

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Need  more informati: What  was  the location of the cortisone shot? When did the knee begin ot hurt? Is it  swollen? which knee? Same? You have a  combination of issues  that  need  clarification. Uncertain whether  the  sciatic pain is independent of the cortisone shot and related to a more generalized joint pain syndome. Woud be best to see your physicians and have you get a  consultation with the rheumatologist

Question 7

inside of my knee hurts when i bend it and try to put my leg out straight it's painful..had a knee on knee collision about a week ago playing sports?

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Consult: You need to see an orthopedic surgeon or a sports doctor  . You may have a loose body , or post trauma blood inside the joint or just secondary inflammation.

Question 8

while going down the stairs, my knee slid down two steps. i had to walk home, my knee hurts when i bend it, go up the stairs, and when i sit down. i put an ice pack and my ankle hurts too. what can i do? how do i know if it's a serious injury?

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Knee injury: There are several possibilities including sprain to torn meniscus (often from trauma).  Please see your doctor who can provide a diagnosis and treatment if needed.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

i took a long run with my track team in between mountains on a very long rigid path. my knee hurts if i put weight or walk etc. when can i run?

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At least 1 week: It seems you have either bruised or sprained the knee. Take rest and use non weight bearing exercises to give it time to heal . You can take some otc anti inflammatory meds for inflammation.

Question 10

my knee hurts whenever i sit or bend it for too long and it hurts when it's cold an when it rains. also whenever i run or go up the stairs.

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Inflammation: Knee pain is  most commonly caused by inflammation from bursitis, tendonitis, or cartilage degeneration.  A good physical exam and possible imaging could be used to confirm the diagnosis.  Less common causes of knee pain are irritated nerve roots from the lumbar spine, infection, or tumors.

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Pressure put on left knee hurts and pops with every bend loudly.. grinding feeling to the touch as well?

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The bottom part of my knee hurts after basketball and i can't put weight on my knee, bend it, or straighten it out all the way. it is swollen

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Meniscus "shaved" in november. past month back of knee hurts to straighten it after sitting, now hurts to bend/put weight on it most of the time.

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My knee hurts when i put pressure on it. not when i run or bend it or anything else. just with pressure. what could be wrong with it?

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Hi. i have knee pain after i bend my knee and then extend it, and it also hurts whenever i play sports. or put to much pressure on it? what do i have?

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The gave me a cortsone shot and then i had sacatic nerve pain. i went back and he put me on prednisone 5mg for 12 days. my knee hurts and it hard to bend my knee?

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Inside of my knee hurts when i bend it and try to put my leg out straight it's painful..had a knee on knee collision about a week ago playing sports?

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While going down the stairs, my knee slid down two steps. i had to walk home, my knee hurts when i bend it, go up the stairs, and when i sit down. i put an ice pack and my ankle hurts too. what can i do? how do i know if it's a serious injury?

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I took a long run with my track team in between mountains on a very long rigid path. my knee hurts if i put weight or walk etc. when can i run?

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My knee hurts whenever i sit or bend it for too long and it hurts when it's cold an when it rains. also whenever i run or go up the stairs.

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