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Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain

hi my name is annie. I am 25 years old and overweight. I now weigh 289 pounds and i am five foot seven. i feel at a concert on my knee and the back of my knee everytime i walk is in horrible pain. it feels like the back of my knee is pulling like a tight rubberband and there is sharp pAIN IN THE front of my knee. i know i have to stay off my knee but it is impossible, i had a xray and have no broken bones and cant get a mri untill next week. can u please give me some advise on what you think happened to me knee - thank you annie a
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Hello,

It could be due to arthritis or ligament problems. Overweight will be the underlying cause and excess weight causes strain on the knee joint and leads to symptoms.

As a first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.

You have to lose extra weight through exercises and diet control. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain

Hello, It could be due to arthritis or ligament problems. Overweight will be the underlying cause and excess weight causes strain on the knee joint and leads to symptoms. As a first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. You have to lose extra weight through exercises and diet control. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician