Question 1

i having pain in my knees.?

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See a doctor: You need a more thorough history to be taken, and exam to be done, and maybe some xrays.

Question 2

i have a pain in my knee?

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Common: Knee pain is very common and has many causes.  See your pcp or specialist for a general exam and then go from there.

Question 3

pain in my knee keeps giving way ?

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Tear: Pain and instability may be related to a tear. Have the knee evaluated including an MRI.

Question 4

what could cause pain in my knees?

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2 things...: Trauma and arthritis are the most likely culprits

Question 5

i've been having pain in my knees lately after standing a while at work, is this normal for my age?

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Not really.: Depends if you are overweight, if you had previously injured your knees, if you have arthritis, and your footwear.   But it is not normal.

Question 6

i have pain in my knees whenever  am going up staire an whenever i want to get up from sitting down?

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Patellofemoral synd: Sounds like patellofemoral syndrome.  Common in women your age.  Treatments include weight loss if you are overweight, acetaminophen, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen).

Question 7

get have a pain in my knees all the time specially when i bend down i've had it for years and what to know what it is please ?

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Chondromalacia: This is chondromalacia and is common in young women. Specific exercises can be very helpful. Have an orthopedist evaluate it.

Question 8

hi, i'm in a constant fluctuating pain in my knees. it ranges from 5-10. i have been told i am in perfect health, im 16 110 pounds 5'2?

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Knee pain: Without a history of trauma or swelling of the knees ,it may be a symptom from your epiphyseal  growth plates. Ask to have X-rays taken of your knees.

Question 9

what are the common causes of pain in my knee?

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Many, see list: Common causes of knee pain:
1-arthritis(osteo, inflammatory)
2-meniscal tear
3-chondromalacia
4-patellofemoral pain
5-chondromalacia patella
6-patellofemoral arthritis
7-patellar tendinitis
8-prepatellar bursitis
9-iliotibial band friction syndrome
10-quadriceps tendinopathy.

Question 10

what could be the cause of this pain in my knee and quads?

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Overuse of quads..: The quadriceps muscles are the ones on top of the thigh, that connect your pelvis to your knee; underlying bone is the femur (longest in body).  Most common cause of what you are describing are not well conditioned quads that are then overused (long runs, stairs..). The quads are key muscles to develop for any lower extemity activity. Weak quads r one of the most common causes of falls in elderly.

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Get have a pain in my knees all the time specially when i bend down i've had it for years and what to know what it is please ?

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