Problems including pain in the form of ache during rest, or pain or sense of locking during climbing up or down the stairs, sitting down or standing up, walking or bending forward can be defined as knee pain in general. Type and severity of the pain will vary based on the health problem causing pain. Swelling or redness in addition to pain and tenderness can also be seen in one knee or both knees. While the commonest cause in knee pain, which can affect all the individuals of all ages, is osteoarthritis, many diverse factors including gout disease, infections and structural problems of the knee can also play a role. Knee problems or diseases resulting in pain in the knee can worsen if left untreated and lead to serious problems that will restrict movement. Therefore, individuals with knee pain, pain that become chronic in particular, must apply to healthcare organization to know the reason of this pain.
Commonest problems in knee pain:
- Pain
- Swelling in the joint or its surroundings
- Locking
- Restriction of movement or joint swelling
- Crepitation
If you have one or more of the complaints given above, you must see a doctor. Waiting for the pain to go away can result in worsening of the condition.
In addition to the conditions mentioned above, pain in knees and other joints is frequently seen in some infectious diseases. Traumas leading to knee pain can be seen after twisting of joints, falls or crashes, postural deformities or technical errors in physical activities, ignoring heating-up before exercising or stretching muscles in faultily. Such traumas can worsen and lead to permanent problems if left untreated. Therefore, chronic knee pain or pain after accidents must be taken seriously and a healthcare organization must be applied to.