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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Left Knee

Hi. I am a cheerleader and I really bad pain in my left knee. It hurts when I sit for longer than 30 minutes and it s really a pain as a student in college. Recently, I pulled a muscle below my left thigh, but even before that this pain has been bothering me. The pain sometimes travels to my shin and to my hip flexor as well. Whenever I stretch my left leg (splits, lunges, etc.), I just get terrible pain in my left knee. What is this?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms suggest diagnosis of chondromalacia patella. This is characterised by pain after prolonged sitting and squatting position.

There is degeneration of patellar cartilage and pain occurs while this surface is rubbed against femur especially on knee flexion.

I would like to confirm your diagnosis by MRI of left knee. MRI is very specific and sensitive for diagnosis. Please get it done from radiology centre.

Meanwhile, start tablet Diclofenac sodium for pain relief. You need to consult knee surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Left Knee

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms suggest diagnosis of chondromalacia patella. This is characterised by pain after prolonged sitting and squatting position. There is degeneration of patellar cartilage and pain occurs while this surface is rubbed against femur especially on knee flexion. I would like to confirm your diagnosis by MRI of left knee. MRI is very specific and sensitive for diagnosis. Please get it done from radiology centre. Meanwhile, start tablet Diclofenac sodium for pain relief. You need to consult knee surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza