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What Causes Constant Knee Pain?

I m a 54 year old male,smoker, I have had very bad knee pain in both knees the last 2 days, some swelling in my left knee...pain is centered around the knees with sharp pain in back side of legs behind knees. This happened about 3 months ago in only my left knee, lasted a few days and went away. At the time I saw an rtho. he took x-rays but couldn t find anything ? Prior to this no issues with me knees....Plan on seeing my doctor tomorrow, but was wondering what you thought....thank you
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have constant knee pain . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like anterior cruciate ligament injury ,torn meniscus , knee bursitis , patellar tendinitis , iliotibial band syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis . But in your case it seems to me the symproms are probably due to rheumatoid arthritis ,gout or cyst . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order X-ray , CT scans , ultrasound , MRI and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend muscle strengthening exercises along with injection of a corticosteroid drug and surgery like arthroscopic surgery . For noe apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest , drink plenty of water and elevate your legs while lying down .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Constant Knee Pain?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have constant knee pain . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like anterior cruciate ligament injury ,torn meniscus , knee bursitis , patellar tendinitis , iliotibial band syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis . But in your case it seems to me the symproms are probably due to rheumatoid arthritis ,gout or cyst . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order X-ray , CT scans , ultrasound , MRI and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend muscle strengthening exercises along with injection of a corticosteroid drug and surgery like arthroscopic surgery . For noe apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest , drink plenty of water and elevate your legs while lying down . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari