Many Indians of different age groups suffer from knee pain. It can be caused by various factors such as an injury, arthritis or another condition. The pain can differ in location and intensity for everyone, depending on the source of the problem.
A patient with knee joint problem may present with one or more of the following sign symptoms:
· Joint pain
· Stiffness of knee joints (Inability to fully straighten or fold the knee joint)
· Swelling
· Redness
· Weakness or instability
· Popping or crunching noises
Knee Pain can be caused by several factors. Common causes are:
Arthritis: Different types of arthritis exist. Examples of arthritis that might cause knee pain are: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Gout, psoriatic arthritis.
Injury: The knee joint is made up of or surrounded by various structures such as ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and bursae sacs. Any of these structures can be damaged by a knee injury. Some of the most common knee injuries are: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Meniscus injury, tendon tear or tendinitis.
Mechanical problems: Mechanical problems can result from various causes such as an injury, overuse or normal wear and tear. They might involve: Loose piece of cartilage or bone in the joint (loose bodies), kneecap (patella) dislocation.
Knee pain can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the cause and the extent of the injury or condition. Some cases of knee pain can worsen over time and cause more problems for the joint and the person’s mobility if they are not treated. There are various options for treating knee pain, depending on how bad the pain and the damage are.
Knee pain treatment options include:
1st step: Restriction, lifestyle change and daily exercise.
2nd step: Medication + step 1
3rd step: Knee joint intraarticular interventions (Knee Injection) + step 2
4th step: Surgery
Sudden Knee Pain is usually treated with over-the-counter pain medication, ice, rest, elevation and compression.
Knee pain can be unavoidable in some cases, but there are some actions you can take in your life to reduce the risk of knee issues later:
· Maintain a normal BMI or healthy body weight
· Before you start physical activity, you must Warm up and stretch
· Always choose proper footwear
Knee pain that does not go away can have a negative impact on how you live your life and can cause you to lose your ability to function normally. If you are worried about knee pain, get in touch with Rajarhat Pain Clinic, Newtown, Kolkata.
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