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Knee pain usually results from overuse, poor form during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or inadequate stretching. Simple causes of knee pain often clear up on their own with self care. Being overweight can put you at greater risk for knee problems.
Effects
- Arthritis
- Ligament Injuries
- Cartilage Injuries
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Dislocating Kneecap
- Baker's Cyst
- Bursitis
- Plica Syndrome
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Gout
Causes
- Meniscus tears
- Ligament Injury
- Tendinitis
- Fractures
Symptoms
- Severe pain and unable to walk
- Knee swelling with fever
- Unilateral calf pain and/or swelling (possibility of blood clot in leg)
Natural Cures
- Apply a paste of wheat, castor and turmeric mixed in goat's milk or clarified butter on the affected area.
- Avoid squats and knee bends.
- Swimming, biking and rowing helps to shed extra weight, without affecting the knees.
- Powdered carom seeds with water can be given twice a day
- Make hot paste from seeds of Black phaseolus, leaves of Rasna, Sandal, Castor and Country mallow to be applied on the affected joint.
Treatments
- Let the joint rest, and allow the acute inflammation to subside. If the symptoms are severe, then crutches may be helpful.
- Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments for knee pain.
- Stretching the muscles and tendons surrounding the joint can help with some causes of knee pain.
- Physical therapy is an important aspect of treatment of almost all orthopedic conditions. They use different techniques to increase strength, regain mobility and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, commonly referred to as NSAIDs, are some of the most commonly prescribed medications, especially for patients with knee pain caused by problems such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis.
- Cortisone is a powerful medication that treats inflammation, and inflammation is a common problem in patients with knee pain.
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