What could cause a crunching sound, stiffness, a burning sensation, and pain in my knees while walking?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 22-year-old male. For the last week, I have been having pain in different regions around the patella of my left leg while moving uneven surfaces. Short knee pain while walking, stiffness, and crunching sound from joints burning sensation of joints. After two days, a slight pain slowly spread to many joints of the left side body, like the shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrists, neck, etc. I consulted a local orthopedist. He doubted calcium deficiency and prescribed me vitamin D3 for eight weeks (one per week). Can I know what the underlying disease caused me and any advice, please?

Answer 1

Hello,

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What you are most probably undergoing is called chondromalacia of the patella, where the cartilage of the patella is undergoing degeneration. And yes, you are showing symptoms of polyarthralgia, which are most likely due to calcium and vitamin D3 deficiency. I would suggest additional cartilage-enhancing drugs and a high-fiber diet in addition to calcium and vitamin D3 supplements. Adding up a routine exercise program for all joints is a very good thing. For details, you can make my appointment on the icliniq application. I hope I have explained you to the best of my knowledge. Please give a rating and feedback on this answer.

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What could cause a crunching sound, stiffness, a burning sensation, and pain in my knees while walking?

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