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try pain killers. however if the problem does not go away you should see a doctor about it.
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What can I use to treat a pain behind my knee?
Most commonly, feeling a pain behind the knee is related directly to the Popliteus muscle. The Popliteus muscle is a very small muscle located behind the knee and should be checked by a doctor.
What is most likely to contribute to anterior knee pain?
Pain behind the knee is usually caused by 1) Bakers Cyst: inflammation of the bursa (fluid filled sac) behind the knee 2) Cartilage tear 3) Arthritis 4) A hamstring injury 5) A knee sprain
What are some signs of runners knee?
Runners knee is a result of overuse, direct trauma to the knee, misalignment, problems with feet, and weak thigh muscles. Symptoms include pain behind or around the knee cap, pain when one bends their knee, pain that worsens when walking downstairs, swelling, and popping or grinding sensations in the knee.
How can I reduce my knee pain when I exercise?
You should stretch before you start to exercise to prevent your knee pain. Also you should try taking some pain re-leavers to get rid of the pain that you have at the moment.
Where is the popliteal artery locatd?
the popliteal artery is located in the knee, behind the kneecap
Is severe knee pain a symptom of arthritis?
There is a wide variety of symptoms and causes of severe knee pain. Besides a sudden injury or overuse of the injured knee, the pain can be attributed to bursitis, gout, and arthritis. Regardless of the condition, medical attention should be sought with knee pain.
Should I run with knee pain?
You should first consult with your doctor. Since the knee pain can be a sign of something worse, it is best to get an expert opinion before you do continue running.
Does being overweight guarantee knee pain when running?
Being overweight does and can lead to knee pain while running. It also leads to knee problems if you do not change your life style. Either if you are overweight or a health weight and have knee pain you should consult a doctor.
What could a knee that clicks be a symptom of?
A clicking knee could be a symptom of arthritis, which is a infection of your own body. If there is no pain, then u should feel aright, if there is a pain then you should go to the doctor.
Where do I go to find out what to use for knee pain from running?
First, knee pain can be caused by many different things, before you start taking medication, you should go to the doctor and find out the cause of the knee pain. There are also some over the counter drugs for knee pain at any drug store or pharmacy.
What are some typical causes of minor knee pain?
According to one expert the most common causes of minor knee pain are: strains, ligament tear, cartilage tear or osteoarthritis. If you have persistent knee pain you should get it properly diagnosed.
What types of exercise bikes will help with knee pain?
It depends on why you are having knee pain. If the knee pain is due to weight being placed on the knee, then using an exercise bike or a recumbent exercise bike may help ease the pain. If the pain is due to a motion caused used while walking, then using a bike will probably only exacerbate this pain. In either case, you should probably consult your doctor about the pain.
