I'm young and for the past few years of my life my knees have been hurting.my left knee mostly hurts around the ligaments and meniskus area. painful?

Knee pain young adul: Knee pain can be caused by injuries, mechanical problems, types of arthritis like Osteoarthritis rheumatoid , gout and pseudo gout arthritis. Above all Overuse of the joints in athletes and military personnel. Get your doctor to evaluate you.

Knee pain: this could be from multiple causes. Get yourself in too see your primary physician whether it is a Pediatrician or an FP. If he is not helpful then get a referral to an orthopedic surgeon or sports medicine specialist. Good luck.