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Hi Doctor: For Years, I Have Been Having On And
Question: Hi Doctor:
For years, I have been having on and off issues with my left leg knee. Every time when I run for a long time/days or do sit ups, I get pain under my knee on the backside of the leg. I don't necessarily feel any pain in the bone but rather a pain when I fold my leg, meaning when I sit down I feel there is a wire under my knee and it will break. I can't put pressure on the leg when I fold it or sit down.
I also feel some pain towards the right side of the knew after running for a long time or few days..
I also got an xray done a few years ago and it came all clear.
Please advise!
Thank you.
For years, I have been having on and off issues with my left leg knee. Every time when I run for a long time/days or do sit ups, I get pain under my knee on the backside of the leg. I don't necessarily feel any pain in the bone but rather a pain when I fold my leg, meaning when I sit down I feel there is a wire under my knee and it will break. I can't put pressure on the leg when I fold it or sit down.
I also feel some pain towards the right side of the knew after running for a long time or few days..
I also got an xray done a few years ago and it came all clear.
Please advise!
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Consider examination by an orthopedician...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms you describe is not very specific and doesn't relate to any known medical condition. The closest possibility that I can think of is inflammation. X-ray may not be able to identify it.
I will recommend you visit an orthopedician and get a detailed knee examination done. If necessary a CT scan / MRI of the knee should be performed. Treatment will be based on the results.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Consider examination by an orthopedician...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The symptoms you describe is not very specific and doesn't relate to any known medical condition. The closest possibility that I can think of is inflammation. X-ray may not be able to identify it.
I will recommend you visit an orthopedician and get a detailed knee examination done. If necessary a CT scan / MRI of the knee should be performed. Treatment will be based on the results.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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