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Suggest Remedies For Painful Burning Sensation On Outer Side Of Right Knee
Hi, I have just started to suffer with knee pain when I kneel down. The pain is on the outer side of my right knee, it feels like a burning sensation, as if I ve knelt on a button, of to the side. My knee cap doesn t hurt though. When I stand up and rub down the outside of my knee I feel as if someone is rubbing the other side of my knee at the same time??
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful burning sensation on outer side of right knee . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like osteoarthritis , cartilage tear , runner's knee also known as chondromalacia tendonitis or iliotibial Band Syndrome . Neuropathy , multiple sclerosis or hyperthyroidism can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to give our knee proper rest , do icing of knee , massage with almond oil gently and do light stretching exercises under expert . Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , physical examination and nerve conduction test . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for thyroid problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For Painful Burning Sensation On Outer Side Of Right Knee
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful burning sensation on outer side of right knee . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like osteoarthritis , cartilage tear , runner s knee also known as chondromalacia tendonitis or iliotibial Band Syndrome . Neuropathy , multiple sclerosis or hyperthyroidism can also cause such symptoms . I would suggest you to give our knee proper rest , do icing of knee , massage with almond oil gently and do light stretching exercises under expert . Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , physical examination and nerve conduction test . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for thyroid problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari