Knee pain is quite common in people of all ages (right from children to old people) and can be caused due to a physical injury or during an exercise. While in most cases, you can treat this condition at home, in some you may require medical assistance. And knowing about its risk factors, medications and home treatment can help you to manage this condition in a better way.
Symptoms of knee pain may occur due to various causes. Given below are the symptoms of knee pain caused by different ailments and conditions. It is important to diagnose the cause of one’s knee pain so that treatment can be done accordingly.
Causes
The common causes of knee pain include –
Injury
You may suffer from a knee injury that affects the ligaments and tendons surrounding the knee joint leading to pain and swelling. Some of the common causes of knee injury are –
Knee pain can occur suddenly due to muscle sprain or accidentally while playing sports. Hence, it is not always possible to prevent knee pain. However, you can follow these tips to prevent further worsening of the knee pain.
Shed weight: Every extra kilo you gain adds to pressure on the knees, making them vulnerable to knee injury or pain. Hence, try to lose weight if you are overweight with simple weight loss techniques. However, it is advisable to avoid jumping and other high-impact exercises which put excess stress on the joints. Instead, opt for swimming or cycling.
Try yoga: Yoga can help strengthen your muscles and improve your body’s flexibility.
Avoid tight-fitting shoes: Make sure that the shoes you wear are not too small or too tight but fit perfectly. Avoid wearing high-heels or completely packed shoes for daily wear. To avoid stress while standing or walking on hard surfaces, it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, with cushions or gel inserted into them. This can also help in such activities as gardening, which require individuals to stand for a prolonged time.
Get yourself tested: If you suffer from any diseases that might increase your risk of suffering from knee pain, it is better to get yourself diagnosed. With simple blood tests, you can detect various diseases like gout, lupus and arthritis.
Wear safety gears: The most important thing to keep in mind is to use protective gear while at work. And even children playing sports should take precautionary measures to avoid injury.
Your doctor might do a physical examination followed by imaging tests and blood tests (in some cases).
Physical examination: Your doctor will inspect your knee for tenderness, warmth, and visible bruising or swelling. He will also make you move your lower leg in different directions and check the integrity of the knee.
Imaging tests: These include –
Depending upon the exact cause of the knee pain, your doctor will decide the treatment. These are –
Medications: Your doctor might prescribe painkillers to relieve the pain if it is caused due to an injury or sudden sprain. However, if the knee pain is due to an underlying disease like gout or arthritis, medications are recommended.
Injections: In case of knee pain due to arthritis, corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation are recommended. Although they are known to provide relief for a long time, these injections are not effective for all knee injuries.
Surgery: Your doctor will decide the surgical intervention to treat knee pain based on the infection’s severity and extent.
An active lifestyle involving strengthening of muscles, such as exercises and activities that enhance an individual’s range of motion, can help. Some of the lifestyle changes which can be adopted are as follows.
Exercise: Aerobic exercises, swimming, riding a stationary bike etc., can help in maintaining joint flexibility. Muscle stretching and strengthening exercise programs can help reduce the knee pain. Exercises can also help in weight loss which will prevent undue stress on the joints.
Diet: Consuming a nutritious, well-balanced diet can help in weight reduction and maintenance of optimal body weight to prevent excess stress and strain on the joints.
Prognosis
The prognosis for knee pain depends on the cause. Individuals often recover fully if the required treatment is done. Preventive measures can help individuals reduce the intensity of the pain. Recovery in teenagers may take time because their bone growth is still in process. Once they reach adulthood, the symptoms will disappear.
Complications
Knee pain does not usually indicate any serious illness. Resting adequately or performing physiotherapy can help alleviate knee pain. However, if knee pain is caused due to chronic ailments like osteoarthritis, then disability or damage to the joint may occur over the years.
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