Strange Knee pain?

Question

I have this strange knee pain. I have never hurt my knee or had any surgery on it, but when I run or play soccer it starts hurting. What could be wrong? I am a 14- almost 15 year old girl.

Answer 1

I know this may sound a little odd to you, but it still could be be growing pains. If it is still bothersome, call your doctor about it. Good luck. I know what knee problems are like.

Answer 2

Although rare in young adult women, there is a condition known as chondromalacia, or Patellofemoral syndrome; Anterior knee pain. Chondromalacia patella that occurs in adolescents and young adults is thought to be related to overuse, trauma, and/or abnormal forces on the knee. It is more common in females. Many affected adolescents have a mildly abnormal alignment of the kneecap. Chondromalacia patella may also reflect arthritis of the kneecap, which is usually seen in older individuals.

People who have previously had a dislocation, a fracture, or other trauma to the kneecap may be more likely to get chondromalacia.

Symptoms.....
Knee tenderness
Knee pain in the front of the knee that worsens after sitting for prolonged time
Knee pain that worsens with using stairs or getting out of a chair
A grating or grinding sensation when the knee is extended.

Signs and tests
The doctor will perform a physical examination. The knee may be tender and mildly swollen, and the kneecap may not be perfectly lined up with the femur (thigh bone) underneath.

When the knee is extended from the flexed (bent) position, a grinding sensation may be felt below the kneecap. With the knee extended (straight), pressing the kneecap against the femur may be painful.

X-rays are usually normal, although a special x-ray view of the kneecap may show arthritic changes.

Treatment
Temporarily resting the knee and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin may help relieve pain. Physical therapy, especially quadriceps strengthening and hamstring stretching, may be helpful.

Participation in sports or strenuous activity should be limited until the pain has gone away. Activities that increase the knee pain, such as deep knee bends, should be avoided until the pain improves.

If the alignment of the patella that cannot be corrected with therapy, surgery may be an option. Depending on the nature of the misalignment, the surgery may be arthroscopic (using a camera, which allows a smaller incision) or open.

Check with your doctor, & let him know about your symptoms--3 yr ongoing treatment & 1 surgery for me. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Poor tracking of the knee caps is very common in young women like you and me, and can cause a lot of pain depending on what you're doing (Going down stairs, wearing high heels etc).

You can do a quick eyeball check to see if this is obviously visible (sometimes it's more subtle like a tilt in the knee cap). Stand in front of a mirror with your body squared and your knees over your toes. Now bend your legs (keeping your body upright) to about a 90 degree angle. Are your knee caps still directly over your toes?

If it's not that my next best guess would be pronation, or something wrong with your feet.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I understand this kind of pain dear, even my knee is having this kind of pain. Surely I will let you know one of the reasons shortly. I am trying one medicine for the last try. which is very local kind . Pls stay in touch through mail and write to me which country you are from ok

Answer 5

Hmm have u ever poped it out of place or banged it really hard .. i poped my knee out of place and when ever i run or something it hurt so maybe its that but to tell u the trueth im really not sure

Answer 6

If it hurts that bad go to the ER. If not wait for you own doctor. It sounds like you have a torn ligament,or a torn menscius. I am no doctor.

Answer 7

could be anything
but most likely not serious
get a doctor to check it out