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My father is having a kneecap pain. whenever he folds his leg he experience a sudden pain but when he walks he is perfectly alright.

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It's due to patellar tendinopathy....curable with physiotherapy sessions ... Read More

I ran into a wall and hit my kneecap with a lot of force. It hurts on the front now and almost feels like there is a bubble underneath my kneecap when I walk. There may also be a bit of grinding.

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Wait Rest hot pads and NSAIDS for a wk ... Read More

Hi doctor, I'm 29 . Suffering with pain under the kneecap of left leg..not able to walk. I can even feel the pain if I press that area.should I go and visit a doctor. It was there been on and off one year.

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You seem to be having chondrimalacia of the patella ( softening of the cartilage under the knee cap) This happens with people who sit for long/ sit in cross legged position/ squat a lot/ have thyroid ... Read More

I was dancing and my kneecap popped out. I had to put it back into place. It swelled and has been painful since. I put ice on it and took Advil. The swelling is down now but I still have sharp pains of my knee. Should I continue with home care and hope it gets better or should I go to a doctor to see if there is something serious going on?

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Greetings, sorry about the pain. ... Read More

I have been facing sudden shooting pain under my right kneecap. The pain only occurs while I am exercising e.g. while doing sit ups with some weight or while riding a bike when there is pressure on the knee. Please share your thoughts/views on what it could be and whether it is anything serious? Thanks in advance :)

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

I have pain below the knee for 2-3 months. I took some Neurokind injections and some tablets for it and those relieved my pain. But soon the pain started again. Walking up and down stairs make pain worse. Walking and getting up from a sitting position also makes pain worse. Pain wakes me up from sleep as well. Need suggestions as to the solution of

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Hi u have strain if knee ligament Pl consult me through practo paid consular for needfull please ... Read More

Hi doctor! History: Patella dislocation 8 months before and now the joint is completely fine. But the one thing that is not going away is the pain. Whenever i touch my Patella or move it it causes sharp pain when I move it towards lateral side. It happens every time even when the knee slightly touches the bed when I sleep on stomach. The swelling

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Need clinical examination to guide you better ... Read More

I got hit on it 3 months ago but the pain is still there when I put pressure on it while standing or walking.

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Start with hot water fomentation Quadriceps extension exercises Get back if not better in few weeks ... Read More

My left kneecap is uncomfortable from past few days. No pain whatsoever. Just uncomfortable. Feels like if it just pop backs in its going to feel so good(I know its in place only but for better explanation thus the expression.) What can I do to make it better ?

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You need to consult a Orthopaedic doctor and get yourself examined and take further advice. ... Read More

Since 3 months pain and swelling around knee cap, rub feel under knee cap and pain due to may be rubbing with bones, also observed that just above the knee, thigh got 1 inch thinner compare to left thigh. Consulted 3 Ortho specialist and consumed all types of pain killers & regular prescribed medicines and 15 seating of physiotherapy, but problem a

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• Avoid sitting Cross legged. • Avoid Squatting- • Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat ... Read More

Hi, i get pain under kneecap while sitting with bend legs for few mins or so. Also, pain occurs in mid spine area and lower back whilst sitting in erect position. Do i have osteoarthritis/arthritis? My ct reports of 2021 feb says osteoporosis and degenerative changes. I'm 29 y/o guy.

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Kindly get a Video consultation for appropriate understanding of your problem and for accurate treatment. ... Read More

I have pain under my kneecap while running and climbing and going down from stairs I have uploaded my mri report

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Apart from pain there are various factors to be considered before we come to conclusion. Kindly consult online for better consultation. For now you can wear a knee brace and avoid squatting and clim ... Read More

Hi doctor, My left knee is paining alot since past month or so. I've used different kind of diclofenac spray as well but I dint get any kind of relief. I feel pain from left knee to left ankle although not everytime but yes pain is a bit frequent especially in the kneecap region. I don't feel anything for right leg but for left I've used creams a

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You will need a proper examination to ascertain the cause of pain. Please consult for treatment ... Read More

Hi doctor ! I had kneecap dislocation and was put in plaster for a month following physio. The leg is 90 Percent back to normal. It feels a little weak but ig it will improve with exercises. Mu concern is my knee is still swollen to the size of a cricket ball even when I have started normal movements but its only swollen I don't have any pain. The

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Hello Request you to please share the clinical pic of your knee and the xray and MRI if done. ... Read More

My husband had a multi kneecap fracture and underwent surgery 2 years before. Now should he get the wires removed as he always have some slight discomfort? Will it be painful and how much time will it take for recovery?

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Yes mam .. he may require removal of implant. Usually takes around 2 weeks to recover. ... Read More

Can somebody please tell me what is this thing on my knee? It feels like a skin and it is not due to any injury. It occurred on its own.

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It could be a wart.. get a consultation with Dermatologist for proper treatment ... Read More

I am currently unable to do much because of my knee. Sharp pain and discomfort whenever there is pressure on it, as in, lifting weight causes sharp knee pain and discomfort however no pain while resting. Small bump underneath kneecap it seems which is tender to the touch and am unable to move knee fully without pain

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rest ice fomentation get xray knee ap/ lateral view mri knee may be required to rule out meniscus tear ... Read More

Having knee pain from couple of days, especially above the kneecap and below ,sometimes on the side as well. Having difficulty in walking and doing day to day activities. There is no swelling only sharp needle like pain. I Experience a lot of pain while getting up from a chair. Not able to climb stairs . I did try climbing and getting down ,experie

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Seems CMP of knee as per your symptoms Needs complete discussion on this ...so contact me through Practo ... Read More

Sustained a knee injury a few days back. Initially tried to walk it off, though the pain didn't reduce. X-ray was done later on. Kindly provide the injury diagnosis.

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Seems like undisplaced fracture of the kneecap bone. However final diagnosis can be made after clinical exam and investigation. ... Read More

Around 5 days back after my gym session my knee on right leg started hurting. It reduced after a day. There is no swelling But I still have slight pain near left side joint just below the kneecap. Please suggest tablets for recovery.

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic ... Read More

I am having pain in my bone which changes it's location. The pain is like my bone is being cut or pierced and it vanishes on it's own. First the pain started in fore arm then next day shifted to lower part of kneecap of left leg and now I am having pain in right shin bone.

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Should consult an orthopaedic , get it examined once and get necessary investigations ... Read More

Permanent pain in the kneecap of the knee and feeling of hip weight and coldness in the tips of the foot

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• Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area • Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). • Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment in which knee is applied warm ... Read More

Sharp intermittent pain in the lower right abdomen (almost by hip) that radiates an aching pain down into my kneecap accompanied my nausea and sweating. Very agonising.

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Knee has been hurting for a week after I heard a loud pop followed by sharp pain while jumping up and down. Pain usually on the top and left of kneecap, sometimes at the back of the knee too. No swelling.

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Do muscles strengthening exercises for knee :- •Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times ... Read More

I fell on my knee 8 weeks ago, got an X-ray and was told I had soft tissue damage, given crutches and antibiotics as it was infected. Now the joint is ok and I’m back doing exercises however my kneecap feels pointy and the skin over the top is really sensitive and is also painful on the side of the kneecap when touched. What is it?

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Need to see clinically ...u can try ice packs for few days ... Read More

A few days ago, i started feeling a little pain and swelling just below my knee cap. Applied heat and cold, no improvement. The swelling seems to increase. No injury to my knowledge. The pain at times is constant while mostly when i move the leg or fold the leg.

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Advice... Contrast Bath. Sports Taping. Gentle Stretching ... Read More

My kneecap down to a little above my ankle hurts when I apply pressure and walk

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Do some quadriceps exercise and isometric of knees. Avoid jerky movements and long standing on one leg. ... Read More

Today in a soccer game, i got hit by a kid and either landed on my knee or had it kicked. ever since then, it's been in pain just below the kneecap and it hurts to straighten it. it also hurts to walk. the hurt area is around the acl/mcl area and i'm not sure if i should have it checked out or just let it go and see if it gets better.

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You should apply ice to the knee 3 to 4 times per day. Use a short knee brace to temporarily immobilize the knee and give rest to the ligaments in and around the knee. Avoid any high flexion activit ... Read More

I fell 3 weeks ago running on hard wood floors. I slipped and slammed my right kneecap into the group. It was excruciating but went away with a few minutes. I have since worked on nearly every day with it, ran, no problem walking/squatting etc. When I touch the knee it doesn't hurt but at the top of my kneecap it feels tingly to the touch. Finally

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You might have hurt your knee ligaments and muscles. It takes about 2-3 months for them to recover completely. Try knee strengthening exercises. If the pain doesnt subside then consult a experienced p ... Read More

Case of chondromalasia. I read its related to kneecap. Why does it pain me when the patella move towards the lower part of femoral cavity whereas it does nt pain much in upper portion of femoral cavity .

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Pain in Chondromalacia depends on which region the lesion is on Patella. So the location is a deciding factor. Most people have pain during mid or higher flexion of the knee. Also it depends upon the ... Read More

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