Knee pain
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Also known as: knee arthralgiaContent medically reviewed byDr. Shreenidhi KulkarniMS, OrthopaedicsView full profile onLinkedInKnown causesSpecialists to consultRelated conditionsSelf-treatment: Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:Use muscle relaxant sprays or ointments for mild painApply hot or cold compressAvoid strenuous activitiesUse over the counter medication like ibuprofen if the pain is unbearablePerform mild exercises to help reduce knee painSee a doctor if you notice: Pain for more than 3 daysIt recurs oftenIt disturbs sleepSee a doctor immediately if you notice:Severe pain and inability to bear weightSwelling around the knee jointInability to fully extend or flex the kneeAny obvious deformities of the knee or the legFever along with symptoms like pain, redness and swelling around the knee jointFor informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Use muscle relaxant sprays or ointments for mild pain Apply hot or cold compress Avoid strenuous activities Use over the counter medication like ibuprofen if the pain is unbearable Perform mild exercises to help reduce knee pain Pain for more than 3 days It recurs often It disturbs sleep Severe pain and inability to bear weight Swelling around the knee joint Inability to fully extend or flex the knee Any obvious deformities of the knee or the leg Fever along with symptoms like pain, redness and swelling around the knee joint
Use muscle relaxant sprays or ointments for mild pain
Apply hot or cold compress
Avoid strenuous activities
Use over the counter medication like ibuprofen if the pain is unbearable
Perform mild exercises to help reduce knee pain
Pain for more than 3 days
It recurs often
It disturbs sleep
Severe pain and inability to bear weight
Swelling around the knee joint
Inability to fully extend or flex the knee
Any obvious deformities of the knee or the leg
Fever along with symptoms like pain, redness and swelling around the knee joint
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