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Knee Stiffness

Knee stiffness occurs commonly among older adults and people who are physically active. It occurs due to poor flexibility or muscular imbalance in the legs. Injury and arthritis also cause knee stiffness. The symptoms are knee pain, redness, warmth on the knees, and inability to straighten it. Taking anti-inflammatory medications, RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), and physical therapy helps control it.

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What causes knee pain and swelling in me?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40 year old female. My height is 5'4" and my weight is 64 kg. I am suffering from left knee pain with some swelling and stiffness for the past three years. I am taking Sazo 2000 and OXC 200 for two months, but had no relief. I have ANA 48.5 and CRP 7.9. My MRI showed no tears, but ...  Read Full »


Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the information you provided. Please provide me with more details about your problem. How long have you been experiencing pain in your left knee? Are there any other joints, such as your wrist or elbow, that are also painful? It is mentioned that yo...  Read Full »

Is it normal to experiencing knee stifness and pain during physiotherapy after replacement surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother had a total knee replacement two months ago. Doctor suggested to put knee splint for nearly a month, and after that, she went to physiotherapy and her knee is very stiff now. She could not able to bend her knee, and having excess pain. Almost her BP is raising during physiot...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned that your mother had her knee replaced two months ago. I am assuming it is a primary rather than a revision. I will be concerned as much as you are as by six weeks we expect at least a 0 to 90 degree knee bend. By this, we mean that the patient can ...  Read Full »

Why do I experience patella pain when walking?

Query: 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 s...  Read Full »


Dr. Anuj Nigam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 ...  Read Full »

I am 21 years old and my legs stiffen or suddenly stop when I climb the stairs or try running. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. My weight is 121 pounds, and my height is 5 feet. I wanted to ask why my legs stiffen or suddenly stop when I go the stairs or try running. I was told that I had slow development when I was young, but I never went to the doctor for it, and I wanted to know if there w...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaints. Before approaching your case, I would like to know how long have you been having this problem. Is there any history of trauma or disease of prolonged duration? Such symptoms can be seen in the following conditions: 1. Deficiency of m...  Read Full »

What to do for knee and leg muscle stiffness in arthritis?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from arthritis for about a year. Due to arthritis, I am almost on the bed for six months. Now I am fit but as I was on bed for six months my leg muscles (behind the knee) was badly stiffed and band to 90 degrees. I cannot stretch my legs straight, because the leg muscle...  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhav Ramesh Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve the range of motion. You need to consult a physiotherapist for proper rehabilitation. Initially, quadriceps strengthening and range of motion exercises are import...  Read Full »

What does arthritis in the knee feel like?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 42-year-old woman who is a non-smoker and fit person, but I experience pain in my legs and feet. It started with a swollen and stiff knee, and then the pain moved to the other knee, then it goes to my feet. I cannot walk or do sit-ups without feeling constant pain. It goes away, and...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugreev Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It can be due to arthritis only, but sometimes kidney dysfunction can lead to swelling in limbs. I would like to see your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and x-ray reports, and then I can let you know if there is any information on soft ti...  Read Full »

What is the cause of the locking sensation in my knees?

Query: Hello doctor, My knee started aching about a month and a half ago. The problem occurs throughout the day or sometimes every other day. It feels like it is locking up and becomes unstable when I try to bend the leg. My knee pops when I walk and turn my foot outwards in the air. I have also noticed th...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Your condition can be due to a meniscal injury which is usually caused by a twisting injury to the leg, which sometimes also goes unnoticed. I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below: 1. Avoid activ...  Read Full »

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