Knee Pain
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Tomohiro Hamahata

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)

Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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  • My knees don't bend due to both pains

  • Starting to walk causes knee pain, but it goes away with more walking

  • Need some help getting up from a chair because the knees hurt

  • Knee is swollen and the skin is red and hurts

  • Red, painful skin over the knee with swelling

  • Feeling pain when pressing around the knee

  • Can't squat properly because of knee pain

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About the symptom

Ankle pain can be on either or both sides. The pain may be pressing, sharp or dull in nature.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Violaceous / purpuric rash

  • Easy bruising

  • Vomiting of blood

  • Melena (black stools)

  • Recent weight loss

  • Numbness / sensory disorder

Possible causes

  • osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and brittle, resulting in the bone to fracture easily even with minor trauma or stress (for instance, after a simple fall). It may be caused due to long-term low calcium intake, estrogen deficiencies in women, and an inactive lifestyle.

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)

    Wear and tear of the joint cartilage over time. Risk factors include repetitive joint movements and carrying heavy loads for many years.

  • Lumbar spondylosis

    A condition in which the backbones (lumbar spine) become damaged due to wear and tear. Risk factors include repetitive back strain, carrying heavy loads, and obesity.

  • Chronic pain
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
  • Bruise

  • Cancer pain
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Femoral head necrosis

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom

  • Do you have pain in the knee(s)

  • Do you feel any weakness in your arms or legs?

  • Is the affected area red?

  • Is the affected area swollen?

  • Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?

Other Related Symptoms

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References

  • Knee pain

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/knee-pain/

Reviewed By:

Tomohiro Hamahata

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)

Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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