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What Causes Stretched Feeling Around Right Knee Cap?

Posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015

Question: I have a stretched feeling over and around my right knee cap, like the ligaments/tendons are being stretched when I try to fold my knee or do a quadricep stretch. I workout in a gym and it is a muscle related issue.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Early signs of arthritis. Pain killer, heat application. Xray

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Thanks for the query.

Do you have pain at night ?

Is there swelling of the knee ?

This could be early signs of arthritis of the knee.

I advise you to avoid bending the knee. Apply hot water bag twice a day. Take pain killer like Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days after meals. Drink plenty of water and eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Drink Electrolyte fluids like Gatorade. Do warm up before strenuous exercise.

You need to get an Xray of your knee to confirm arthritis.

Kindly answer my queries as well for me to be in a better position to help you.

I hope I have answered your query.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad