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What Causes Severe Pain Under The Kneecap Upon Bending Down?
Hello, I bent over to pick up a throw pillow and experienced a strong shooting pain starting under my kneecap, up my leg and around my hip to my lower back. I have been elevating the knee and taking 2 Motrin every 2 hours but that s not helping enough to sleep. Should I also be using heat or an ice pack? Thx
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What Causes Severe Pain Under The Kneecap Upon Bending Down?
Hello, It could be a ligament sprain. As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician