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What Causes Knee Pain On Pressure, Skin Tightness And Sensitivity?

I have pain on my right knee when I put pressure on it. Seems like the skin is tight and sensitive to the touch. It hurts to get on my knees to p/u something. It does not feel deep like in the joint; pain feels just below the surface of the skin. When I rub my fingers/nails across this area, it feels dead. The area is located on the right side of my knee cap. The area is about 1-2 around. I also have this on the left knee cap, left side. Thank you.
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic. After going through your query I think You are suffering from osteoarthritis of both knee joint. You need further investigation by x ray of both knee joints in standing position. Analgesics such as diclofenac slow release tablets is helpful in pain relief. Diacerinre and glucosmine sulfate protect cartilage from breakdown and help in cartilage regeneration. Quadriceps exercises is started after pain relief. Serum vitamin D test is advised and if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required. You can discuss with your treating doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes Knee Pain On Pressure, Skin Tightness And Sensitivity?

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic. After going through your query I think You are suffering from osteoarthritis of both knee joint. You need further investigation by x ray of both knee joints in standing position. Analgesics such as diclofenac slow release tablets is helpful in pain relief. Diacerinre and glucosmine sulfate protect cartilage from breakdown and help in cartilage regeneration. Quadriceps exercises is started after pain relief. Serum vitamin D test is advised and if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required. You can discuss with your treating doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.