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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Knees?

I am a fairly healthy 62 year old male living in San Diego, CA. I have occasional but intense burning pain in one knee (seems to be the outside portion of the knee and actually feels as if that area is on fire). I feel that I m a bit overweight at 6 0 and 210lb, considering my age. The pain usually lasts less than 2 minutes or so. It can be brought on with no apparent action on my part; but squatting/kneeling seems to trigger it, popping every time I stand up. Having never incurred a knee injury I m aware of, I wonder what could be a cause. No, I never played organized sports. Incidentally, having had 2 back surgeries I do know what REAL pain feels like. Thank you, Jim Rolstad
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
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Hello,

A burning sensation in the knees is a symptom of several conditions, including arthritis and peripheral artery disease.

I recommend you to do some examination such as a complete blood count, PCR level and rheumatoid factor level.

Meanwhile, you can take an anti-inflammatory medication such as Naproxen daily for relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Knees?

Hello, A burning sensation in the knees is a symptom of several conditions, including arthritis and peripheral artery disease. I recommend you to do some examination such as a complete blood count, PCR level and rheumatoid factor level. Meanwhile, you can take an anti-inflammatory medication such as Naproxen daily for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician