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Weakness And Pain In Knee, Swelling. Problem?

HI I am a 70 year old woman and generally fit apart from hypertension which is under control. Yesterday while walking in town I got a sharp pain and sudden weakness in my left knee. It is still giving me pain today, which seems to come from the back of the knee and there may be some swelling there. Hard to tell as I don't often look at the back if my knees! I am overweight but not seriously. I am 5ft 9inches and weight just under 14 stones. what might the problem be? We have we ibuprofen in the house but I understood that was not good for me.
Thu, 1 Aug 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
From you query, i suspect you are suffering from Osteoarthritis.

As your age is 7o, it is more common at this age.
It is due to Wear and tear of joints and degeneration of your knee joint tissues.
pain and swelling are common symptoms.
Physical examination and X-Ray are essential.

X- Ray may show degenerative changes in your knee.

As you Overweight, it may cause extra discomfort for your knee joint.
Thus weight reduction is essential.

Painkillers may be helpful.

But better results with Physiotherapy and Intra articular steroid injection.

Surgery like knee replacement may be needed in very severe Osteoarthritis.

Hope this helps.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth.
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Weakness And Pain In Knee, Swelling. Problem?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. From you query, i suspect you are suffering from Osteoarthritis. As your age is 7o, it is more common at this age. It is due to Wear and tear of joints and degeneration of your knee joint tissues. pain and swelling are common symptoms. Physical examination and X-Ray are essential. X- Ray may show degenerative changes in your knee. As you Overweight, it may cause extra discomfort for your knee joint. Thus weight reduction is essential. Painkillers may be helpful. But better results with Physiotherapy and Intra articular steroid injection. Surgery like knee replacement may be needed in very severe Osteoarthritis. Hope this helps. Take care. Regards, Dr.Manjeth.