i have been having knee problems lately. i work out a lot and it started at the beginning of the summer while playing basketball. it just recently started hurting again except a lot more. there was never a sudden injury, it just started hurting. it is painful on the inner side of my right knee. i can sometimes feel it "grinding" and it pops whenever i use it. iti have been icing it 2 times a day this week but i can not tell any difference. i have no history of knee pain ever. i am only 15 so take that into consideration for what you think it might be. my guess is that i may have torn cartilage, because of the grinding. It is also painful to the touch on the inner side right between the kneecap and thebone, in that dip. when i walk my knee will sometimes "lock up" and my knee will jerk. right now not doing anything, sitting here typing this it hurts. lately it has started grinding when i walk also. what might the doctor recomend? an MRI? any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
2006-07-26 14:45:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
u really should go to an orthopedic and get this checked out! and, yes an MRI may be necessary to get the diagnosis! sounds like u have a good idea about what it might be, but best for a dr. to check it out! they can even tell in an exam about what it can be, then follow with the MRI
2006-07-26 19:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I had more knowledge to advise you of what it might be, but the only thing as you know is to see a doctor, I'm sure they will have to x-ray your knee to treat you properly. But, you did explain your symtoms very well, so maybe a doctor will see this and be able to advise you better. Hope everything goes well.
2006-07-26 21:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by ginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A doctor would probebly send you in for some X-rays. They can see if the cartalege is torn in an X-ray. Its probebly jsut as basic as that and some physical therapy. However in an extreme case surgury might be involved. but i would get it checked out ASAP. good luck.
2006-07-26 21:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by lana89xx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you have your knee looked at by a doctor. Better yet, go to the emergency room. You don't want to play games with your knees or legs. MRI's don't hurt.....Don't put it off...Good luck
2006-07-26 21:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should see a doctor. It might be something simple to repair, but from your description of your injury, it will probably continue to get worse if you don't seek medical attention. Good luck.
2006-07-26 21:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by alcachofita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor
2006-07-26 22:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by Willnotlietoyou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that was a long question. Didn't read it all, but it sounds like you know there's a problem, so see a Dr.
2006-07-26 21:50:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OF COURSE GO TO THE DOC. WHAT R U EXPECTING YUR KNEE TO GET BETTER ON ITS OWN??
2006-07-27 04:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i juss go to da doctor and find out!!!
2006-07-26 21:51:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately.
2006-07-26 21:50:24 · answer #10 · answered by sqrly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋