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Warm knee
Knee warmth is a clinical finding in which there is a sensation of being warmer at the knee or there is unusual warmth to the touch when touching the knee. This can occur with injury, arthritis, infection, or immune system conditions.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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A 42-year old asked:
Really warm knees but not sore?
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A 30-year old asked:
Red and warm knee cap. What from?
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A 60-year old male asked:
Why knee is warm after total knee replasment.
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A 23-year old female asked:
Swelling n fluid in knee warm feeling and extreme pain even with the slightest touch, what could this be and what to do ?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I've been having this knee pain i didn't injured it i think it might b overuse the pain is so bad i get this warm feeling in knee what could it b?
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A 31-year old asked:
Swollen knee warm to touch?
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A 40-year old asked:
Why is my knee cap and around my knee warm, red and swollen?
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A 35-year old female asked:
My mothers legs are swollen, red and warm from the knees downwards to her ankles, she struggles to walk, how can I treat it or make it better?
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A 23-year old female asked about a 41-year old male:
Hubby came home from work with a swollen leg from his ankle, to his knee, warm to the touch, and discolored. Ideas? He has no bug bites. Is overweight
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A female asked:
I am 21, very active. Never had a knee injury. I have knee pain after running/biking, & in cold weather. After warm showers my knees are tight.
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A 20-year old female asked:
Recurring rash on thigh above knee, warm to touch. Bumpy and releases clear fluid when scratched. Spreads quickly. No contact with poison oak/ivy. ?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Why are my knees very warm?(no pain)
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A 45-year old male asked:
I had patella tendon repair 8 weeks ago and the knee Is warm to touch I can bend 60-70 degrees ?
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A 45-year old male asked:
Hi I had patella tendon repair 8 weeks ago and I'm now bending my knee to 60-70 degrees, but my knee is warm to touch. Is this normal?
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A 55-year old female asked:
What does it mean when my knee feels warm sometimes and the back of that knee feels like needles being stuck in it. I have cad,and diabetes?
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A 33-year old asked:
Swollen, red, warm to the touch knee and tender skin, what should I do?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Hi I keep getting a tightening/warming sensation behind left knee and left side of neck,neck can feel swollen too?
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A 46-year old female asked:
I had a lateral release on my knee 5 months ago, got cellulitis immediately after surgery and now my knee is warm to the touch. Could it be infected?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I've been having knee pain for about 2 weeks no injury occurred the pain is around the knee cap i h get this warm sensation in the knee hurts to walk?
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A 36-year old female asked:
My knee is killing me hurts to walk or bend down swollen warm feeling in the knee going down leg doesn't last long but it comes& goes what's the cause?
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A member asked:
I have been getting a warm sensation from by knee to my ankle. I went to the doctor they sent me for an ultra sound .There were no clots , but I am st?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Large lump on inside of left leg just above ankle that is red and warm. No injury, but knee injury so I'm not using leg as much. PT yesterday. Any hel?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Why do my knees feels warm and abit of redness... Is it because of muscle pain on thigh and strenuous walking?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Mild throbbing pain in back of lower knee. Felt warm at times but can feel it more when i walk could it be a blood clot. Asking for my 14yr son?
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A 30-year old asked:
Why do my knees feel so warm?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can stitches on the knee cause the knee to feel warm?
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A 48-year old asked:
What is this warm sensation I have in my left knee area?
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A 20-year old male asked:
What could redness on the knees that are warmer than normal when I touch then?
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A 20-year old male asked:
My knees are frequently in a good amount of pain. They are always cold even in my very warm house and they always swell up a little. Help?
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A 34-year old female asked:
My knee is very swollen and is red and warm to the touch i don't recall of any knock or fall what could it be?
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