Pain in left side of my right Knee cap?
so about 2 months ago i was playing football for my team, i took a tackle to my right ankle which was fairly painful, but i continued through the game. over the next week the ankle healed but i discovered a pain in the left hand side of my right knee cap. i cant feel any pain when im running, but if i kick the ball (with power) the force of the impact that me knee takes is very painful.i have already ben to the doctor who did a series of movements in my knee and leg and there was no pain. i can also feel the pain if i stand up and bend my right knee inwards. if i have been sitting down and crossing my leg i also feel my knee almost stiffening up and ache. does anyone have any ideas? im now going to continue playing football as resting the knee clearly is not helping. any ideas would be much appreciated. many thanks
Left leg, right side, knee pain?
You are describing a potential tear of the medial meniscus of your knee. The mensicus (you have two of them in each knee) is more popularly known as knee cartilage. Your description doesn't like a severe, complete tear or blowout--you're not reporting a popping sensation at the time of injury, more of a this-was-sore-the-next-day sensation. This sounds more like a partial tear, which is common. Running on beach sand is a known cause of meniscal tears. Here is a series of short webpages describing symptoms, causes, treatments of torn meniscus: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/torn-me... Some cases can require outpatient surgery, but this injury, if this what it is, far from certain yet, does not always require surgery for pain relief. It depends on how bad the tear if any is, and what level of athletics you participate in. You can learn a lot more about these by websearching them if you're curious. Stick to bona fide medical websites, though, like mayoclinic and webmd. Other possible causes of knee pain can include a medial collateral ligament tear, bursitis, popliteal cyst, or chondromalacia, but as you describe it, a doctor would first suspect a medial meniscal tear. Wishing you good luck and good health and NO tears or in any event, quick relief.
Knee pain? outside of knee to the right side (my right leg) help!?
You should really go see an orthopedic surgeon. I've had knee problems my whole life and just had my second surgery last week. I had a similar pain on the outside of my knee, only the left one, and it ended up being a meniscus tear, but I'm not saying yours is the same. The popping could be your kneecap slipping around a bit, I had this problem except mine would fully dislocate. Just go see a doctor, it sounds like you're too active a person to be hampered down by some injury.
Pain in knee, lower left side.?
Pain on the outside of the knee, or lateral aspect of the knee joint, is commonly caused by lateral meniscus tears, lateral collateral ligament injuries, IT band tendonitis, and arthritis of the joint. Rest and icing would be the usual treatments, as well as using a compression knee brace for support. You should get it checked as it may need medical attention. http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipknee/... There are numerous causes of knee problems. It is one of the most common complaints at practically all ages. While knee pain has multiple causes, the most common is osteoarthritis, particularly in the older population. However, there are other conditions which can cause pain, such as meniscal cartilage tears and ligament injuries of the knee, or issues that affect blood circulation in the surrounding bone area, leading to a condition called osteonecrosis. Check here to see if you can identify the cause of your pain and what to do about it. http://www.medicinenet.com/knee_pain/art... http://orthopedics.about.com/od/hipknee/... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osgood-schlatter-disease/DS00392 http://rheumatology.hss.edu/conditions_osteonecrosis-of-the-knee-overview.asp http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/knee_injuries.htm
What could be the cause of pain in my left knee?
Knee Pain Information about knee pain causes and treatment By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Updated: February 15, 2009 About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board Knee pain is an extremely common complaint, and there are many causes. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the cause. If you have knee pain, some common causes include: Arthritis Arthritis is among the most common causes of knee pain, and there are many treatments available. Ligament Injuries Ligament injuries commonly occur during athletic activities and can cause discomfort and instability. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury Cartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tear Cartilage tears are seen in young and old patients alike, and are also an extremely common cause of knee pain. Patellar Tendonitis Tendonitis around the joint is most commonly of the patellar tendon, the large tendon over the front of the knee. Chondromalacia Patella Chondromalacia causes knee pain under the kneecap and is due to softening of the cartilage. It is most common in younger patients (15-35 years old). Dislocating Kneecap A dislocating kneecap causes acute symptoms during the dislocation, but can also lead to chronic knee pain. Baker's Cyst A Baker's cyst is swelling in the back of the joint, and is usually a sign of another underlying problem such as a meniscus tear. Bursitis The most common bursa affected around the joint is just above the kneecap. This is most common in people who kneel for work, such as gardeners or carpetlayers. Plica Syndrome Plica syndrome is an uncommon cause of knee pain, and can be difficult to diagnose. The diagnosis is usually made at the time of arthroscopy. Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition seen in adolescents and is due to irritation of the growth plate just at the front of the joint. Osteochondritis Dissecans Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is another condition seen in adolescents due to the growth of the bone around the joint. Gout Gout is an uncommon cause of knee pain. However, in patients who have a diagnosis of gout, it must be considered as a cause for new onset knee pain.
Extreme pain my left knee cap?
More than likely you have patella femoral syndrome, it is the most common cause of anterior(front) knee pain. Patella femoral syndrome is caused by an imbalance in your quadriceps(muscles in your thigh) two of the muscles in your thigh work together to pull your patella(knee cap) up a groove in your femur(thigh bone), but sometimes one will start pulling more than the other and grind your patella into your femur. Symptoms include pain located on the sides of the kneecap, discomfort under the patella, sometimes mild swelling and occasional popping of the knee. Running, sprinting, jumping, going up and down stairs, and squatting are all things that can increase patella femoral pain. Anyway it is know by many names: runner's knee, jumper's knee, swimmer's knee, etc. I have a way to get rid of it, and it doesn't involve surgery or taking medicine just dedication on your part. If it turns out that this is what is wrong and it continues to bother you just leave a comment at the bottom of your question or email me and I will give you the instructions.
How to fix sharp pain in my left knee?
I have been playing basketball for a long time, but have been practicing more recently. I begin to notice pain in my left knee, in the back of my knee cap, sometimes when I climb stairs, or get up from a sit. The pain is very sharp, and on the inside. In addition, I hear sharp clicking, cracking sounds EVERYTIME I bend my knee. Moreover, the front of my knee seems to swell a bit. Occasionally when walking, it kind of hurts, like its broken in the inside.How long will this last? Right now, I am only 13. I am resting completely from sports, and putting heat on it as well as massaging it 20 minutes a day. I am also stretching my leg muscles. What else should I do to get it to heal quickly? What problem am I having? Please give me advice!! Basketball season starts in 6 months and I really want to play!
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