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What Causes Sharp Pain Below The Knee And Soreness In Shin?

In the past week I have started to have sharp pain below my right knee. It is difficult to raise my leg to get into my truck and it is difficult to stand from a sitting position. The inside of my shin below my knee is very sore. Advil seems to help but pain and weakness comes back. What can I do to help this?
Tue, 10 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain below the knee and soreness in shin . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , gout , ankylosing spondylitis or baker's cyst . I would suggest you to loose your weight by doing light exercises like yoga and altering your eating habits , apply warm compresses to knee and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan along with MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend surgical removal of cyst , prescribe antibiotics , allopurinol , methotrexate , anti inflammatory or muscle relaxant . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sharp Pain Below The Knee And Soreness In Shin?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain below the knee and soreness in shin . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , gout , ankylosing spondylitis or baker s cyst . I would suggest you to loose your weight by doing light exercises like yoga and altering your eating habits , apply warm compresses to knee and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan along with MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend surgical removal of cyst , prescribe antibiotics , allopurinol , methotrexate , anti inflammatory or muscle relaxant . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari