Summary
The knees require a lot of strength to support the weight of the body, keeping the person upright and stable. They protect the body while walking and running, so it is not uncommon to experience knee pain at some point in life.
It is important to learn more about knee pain and what can be done about it.
Causes
People of all ages experience knee pain. When one is younger, it is commonly related to overuse or injury, but as one gets older, the pain is often caused by arthritis. More rare is knee pain related to factors such as joint infections, lupus, gout or cancer.
Home care
If the knee pain is due to a minor injury or the wear and tear of time, home care can help. Rest the knee. Elevate the knee and use ice to relieve swelling. Painkillers may help. It may be necessary to take care and avoid overstressing the knee. A definite benefit may come from decreasing body weight or wearing more suitable shoes.
Conclusion
If you experience unexplained knee pain that prevents you from doing everyday things, you should consult your doctor, who may deem an X-ray or other type of scan necessary.
It may also be necessary to perform tests to rule out an infection or disease. The doctor will create a care plan adapted to the problem.
Overview
Our knees take a lot of force. They support theweight of the body. They keep us upright andstable. They cushion us when we walk and run. Soit’s not unusual to feel knee pain at some time inour lives. Let’s learn about knee pain, and what youcan do about it.
Causes
People of all ages experience knee pain. Whenwe’re younger, it’s commonly linked to overuse orinjury. But as we get older, it’s often caused byarthritis. Less commonly, knee pain is linked tothings like joint infection, lupus, gout or cancer.
Home care
If your knee pain is from a minor injury or thewear-and-tear of aging, home care can help. Restyour knee. Elevate your knee and use ice to helpany swelling. Pain relievers may help. You mayneed to take it easy and avoid putting too muchstress on your knee. And, you may benefit fromthings like weight loss and better shoes.
Conclusion
If you have knee pain that you can’t explain, or thatkeeps you from doing the things you like to do, seeyour doctor. You may need an X-ray or some otherscan. You may need to be tested for an infection ordisease. Your doctor will create a care plan that’sright for you.
