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My Right Knee Has Been Very Tender And Painful For
Question: My right knee has been very tender and painful for several weeks now from certain movements.
Was usually a bit painful from when I get up or down from sitting on floor (and still is ). but seems to be getting worse.
Now hurts almost anytime I bend my knee.
It is now hurting when I bend my knee during sleep.
Worried it may be damaged ? Broken?
Every once in awhile it comes when I just get up from chair
Right now I’m lying in bed and it is very tender (hurts)
On May 4, i took a bad fall which luckily only seemed To result in s black eye but no pain.
My knee now feels painful off and on when I bend it and try to straighten my leg out.
I am frightened it may have been damaged
I have ignored for several,weeks. Just returned from vacation to De-stress so nothing that should have
Caused it to get worse. .
Please let me know what you feel I should do to check out why this is happening.
I thank you
Melanie
Was usually a bit painful from when I get up or down from sitting on floor (and still is ). but seems to be getting worse.
Now hurts almost anytime I bend my knee.
It is now hurting when I bend my knee during sleep.
Worried it may be damaged ? Broken?
Every once in awhile it comes when I just get up from chair
Right now I’m lying in bed and it is very tender (hurts)
On May 4, i took a bad fall which luckily only seemed To result in s black eye but no pain.
My knee now feels painful off and on when I bend it and try to straighten my leg out.
I am frightened it may have been damaged
I have ignored for several,weeks. Just returned from vacation to De-stress so nothing that should have
Caused it to get worse. .
Please let me know what you feel I should do to check out why this is happening.
I thank you
Melanie
I tend to fall a lot . Usually on my right side
Only exercises I do are walking on treadmill and
I was doing elliptical but stopped since this started
Not much walking or any activity while on vacation for last 10 days.
Sat on plane for 6 hours and infrequently did I feel knee pain when I got out of seat to go to,restroom.
Pain is more frequent now,
Thank you
Only exercises I do are walking on treadmill and
I was doing elliptical but stopped since this started
Not much walking or any activity while on vacation for last 10 days.
Sat on plane for 6 hours and infrequently did I feel knee pain when I got out of seat to go to,restroom.
Pain is more frequent now,
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Osteoarthritis of knee possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should go and check the knee. I don't think it is broken or injured since you didn't had a traumatic fall or injury when the pain started. I believe it can be related to a degenerative disease such as osteoarthritis of the knee taking count it hurts more when you bend it or do repetitive movement.
The frequent falls you are having may be related to pain and instability while walking
You may need to do a x-ray of knee joint even an MRI.
Meanwhile taking antinflamatory drugs such advil or naproxen for pain is advisable. Also rest as much as possible.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Osteoarthritis of knee possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should go and check the knee. I don't think it is broken or injured since you didn't had a traumatic fall or injury when the pain started. I believe it can be related to a degenerative disease such as osteoarthritis of the knee taking count it hurts more when you bend it or do repetitive movement.
The frequent falls you are having may be related to pain and instability while walking
You may need to do a x-ray of knee joint even an MRI.
Meanwhile taking antinflamatory drugs such advil or naproxen for pain is advisable. Also rest as much as possible.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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