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Keen pain under the kneecap
Hi doctor, I'm 29 . Suffering with pain under the kneecap of left leg..not able to walk. I can even feel the pain if I press that area.should I go and visit a doctor. It was there been on and off one year.
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Probably your knee cap is locked laterally due to persistent getting up from lower heights or stairs or following sudden turning on walking or standing. This is patellofemoral pain since a year and your problem has exaggerated due to irritating the joint.
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It seems ur are suffering from patellar femoral compression syndrome , which leads to cartilage loss, let me know whether u are getting more pain while climbing stairs or while getting from squatting postion.
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Do vmo strengthening exercises
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Yes a consult is needed .. start with knee exercises and walk daily . Hot fomentation and ointment will help.
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You seem to be having chondrimalacia of the patella ( softening of the cartilage under the knee cap)
This happens with people who sit for long/ sit in cross legged position/ squat a lot/ have thyroid disorders/ vitamin D deficiency or have disturbed biomechanics of the knee or are over weight!
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You can book an online or in person consult with me
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Avoid sitting cross legged, squatting, cross trainers, steps
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Dr. Munde Rajeev
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Pune
Hello madam,
this is very short history to conclude any diagnosis of your problem but this may be due to a cartilage problem or maybe because of some something else it will be better if you consult any Orthopaedic doctor near by to you or consult through the online video consult to Orthopaedic doctor including me .
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avoid full squat avoid sitting on floor n stairs
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thank you
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