A 45-year-old member asked:
what to do if i have pain in my knee when crouching or climbing the stairs?
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Dr. Nisha Manek answered
Specializes in Rheumatology
Unilateral knee pain: If one knee is affected, often osteoarthritis is the problem. Meniscal injuries and tendinitis can co-exist (which can present with "giving way" of the joint - or instability). Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome has pain in front of the knee cap, with squats and when walking up stairs. PT to strengthen the quadricep muscle is required +/- knee brace. Short-term use NSAIDs (like Aleve) with meals.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What is the pain in my knee when I step?
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Dr. Abdul Ahmed answered
Orthopedic Surgery 41 years experience
Knee pain: Knee pain on weight bearing or stepping is commonly due to arthritis or chondromalcia. If associated with knee effusion ( fluid ) , it could be due to meniscal tear.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Have pain in my knees when I knee down and sit on my knees?
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Dr. Abdul Ahmed answered
Orthopedic Surgery 41 years experience
Knee Pain: Knee pain on squatting , knealing or climbing stairs is commonly due to problem in the patellofemoral joint. The above activities lead to 3-7 fold increase in the pressure at this joint. The knee becomes painful during these activities if there is damage to the articular cartillage ( chondromalacia ) this should be further investigated for proper treatment.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
My job is a taxi driver. Lately I feel pain in my both knees and specially the left side knee. I have trouble going down the stairs. What do u recomme
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Knee pain: When you exit taxi, lift feet and rotate on tush to swing both feet out at same time; do not twist knees to turn towards door. A smooth, satin-like pillow may facilitate this maneuver. Use this technique all the time; your knees will thank you since you're not torquing their ligaments.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
I have pain in my knee after sitting for a while
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kitturah Schomberg-Klaiss answered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Possible Arthritis: After sitting for a while, if your knees are stiff and sore when you get up, it's probably arthritis. It's a symptom commonly refered to as "gel phenomenon" - it feels like your knees set, or "gel" if you sit still too long.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What could cause pain in my knee when crouching or climbing the stairs?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered
Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience
Cartilage - meniscus: Crouching and climbing increase the load across the patellofemoral joint under the knee cap and cartilage damage in the area of the patella and trochlear groove would cause pain when crouching or climbing stairs. A meniscal tear would also likely be more symptomatic with crouching or climbing stairs. Orthopaedic evaluation is indicated.
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