Different diagnoses of knee pain
· Arthritis : including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout
· Baker's cyst -- a fluid-filled swelling behind the knee that may occur with swelling (inflammation) from other causes, like arthritis
· Bursitis -- inflammation from repeated pressure on the knee, such as kneeling for long periods of time, overuse, or injury
· Connective tissue disorders such as lupus
· Dislocation of the kneecap
· Iliotibial band syndrome : a hip disorder from injury to the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee
· Infection in the joint
· Knee injuries -- an anterior cruciate ligament or medial collateral ligament injury may cause bleeding into your knee, which makes the pain much worse
· Osgood-Schlatter disease
· Tendinitis -- a pain in the front of your knee that gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines
· Torn cartilage (a meniscus tear) -- pain felt on the inside or outside of the knee joint
· Torn ligament (ACL tear) -- leads to pain and instability of the knee
· Strain or sprain -- minor injuries to the ligaments caused by sudden or unnatural twisting
what can I do?
Home Treatments
R.I.C.E
R.I.C.E
- Rest and protect an injured or sore knee. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness.
- Ice will reduce pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs immediately to prevent or minimize swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day.
- Compression, or wrapping the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap), will help decrease swelling.
- Elevate the injured or sore area on
pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down. Try to
keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help minimize any swelling.