I have knee pain slightly below the knee cap what is this?
I run quite a bit and slightly below my knee i get this pain. Its not a real sharp pain though and it only happens when i start to use my knee more excessivily. Its only in my right leg too. Does anybody know what this is and what i could do to help it?
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1. See your health care provider as soon as possible. If there is pain or swelling in the calf below the sore knee, you may have a blood clot. More likely, you have a Baker's cyst. These cysts start as fluid-filled sacs in an inflamed knee but enlarge through the tissues of the calf and may cause swelling quite a distance below the knee. You should see your doctor for this condition.Listen to the pain message and try not to do anything that aggravates the pain. Otherwise, acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
Swimming and walking are probably the best overall exercises. Gradually increase your distances. Knee problems can develop from the feet, so proper shoes can help.
Se your doctor if pain remains after six weeks of home treatment. And good luck.
