Contents:
- Medical Video: Say Goodbye to Joint Pain: 5 Tested Remedies
- Causes of severe knee pain
- 1. Knee injury
- 2. Arthritis
- 3. Mechanical problems
- 4. Gout
- 5. Osgood-Schlatter's disease
Medical Video: Say Goodbye to Joint Pain: 5 Tested Remedies
Everyone may experience knee problems at least once in life, but usually only a mild pain. What if the knee pain you experience is unbearable? Check out the various causes of severe knee pain, so you can control it better.
Causes of severe knee pain
1. Knee injury
Knee injuries can occur at any time in your life. This can affect the ligaments and tendons around the knee joint, and the bones and ligaments that make up the knee joint. Some injuries that cause severe knee pain include:
ACL injury
ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament, which is one of four ligaments that connect the shin to the femur. ACL injury is a tear in this ligament. ACL injuries usually occur in people who play sports that require sudden changes in direction, such as basketball, soccer, or volleyball. Women are more likely to experience ACL injuries than men.
Fracture
When you have an accident, such as falling from a tree or ladder, or a traffic accident, you can experience a broken bone. People who suffer from osteoporosis are more likely to experience fractures than people in general.
Knee bursitis
Some repetitive knee movements cause fluid buildup above the knee joint. This worsens the pain when you bend your knees completely. Knee bursitis affects people with certain jobs such as footballers.
Patellar tendinitis
Patellar tendinitis is a problem with the patellar tendon. The patellar tendon is a group of fibrous tissue that connects the quadriceps muscle to the front of the femur with the shin. People who play sports with jumps such as basketball and volleyball are more at risk for this condition.
2. Arthritis
Arthritis is a common cause of severe knee pain. Here are some types of arthritis:
Osteoarthritis
With increasing age or excessive use, the knee becomes less flexible, stiff and painful. This pain can worsen when you accumulate a burden on the knee. Osteoarthritis can also cause swelling that is filled with fluid on the back of the knee, which feels very painful.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. This condition can occur in every joint of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease but can be severe.
Arthritis due to infection
This happens when your knee is infected. You can have a fever, then your knee will become swollen, hot, and painful. You may need to drain the fluid that has accumulated in your knee before taking antibiotics. In some cases, surgery is needed.
3. Mechanical problems
Slack body
Over time and age, bone and cartilage can degenerate. Some bones or cartilage can rupture and float in the joint. Pain can arise when you move your knee.
Dislocation
The bone called patella shifts from its position, and there is a dislocation of the kneecap. This condition usually occurs at the front of the foot and tends to be more experienced by women than men. Your knees will become swollen and you will feel pain and may not be able to walk.
Hip or foot pain
Sometimes when you experience hip or foot pain, you will change your gait to avoid pain. This can affect the knee joint.
4. Gout
When you have gout, your knee can become red, hot, and you can experience severe pain.
When the body produces too much uric acid and forms crystals in the joints, the knee can become inflamed and painful. You may not be able to walk normally, maybe even not being able to move your knees. To treat gout, you might be encouraged to use cold compresses and medicines.
5. Osgood-Schlatter's disease
This is a disease that usually occurs in adolescents and young people. If you experience pain, swelling, and pain in the area below the kneecap, then you may have Osgood-Schlatter disease.
Osgood-Schlatter occurs when the bone at the top of the lower leg is broken. Playing sports can cause this disease. You might be encouraged to use painkillers and reduce activities to relieve pain from this disease.
The problems listed above are a common cause of severe knee pain. Once you have knee pain, you should see a doctor. Your doctor can explain the causes of your pain and look for ways to treat and avoid these conditions so that you don't experience them again.
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