Patient's question:
Female, 36 years old, gave birth to a child last September, and her weight suddenly increased. Since last December, she has been experiencing knee pain. The hospital prescribed painkillers but didn't specify any diagnosis. The condition is getting worse now. She wants to know what to do?Doctor's answer:
The knee joint is a particularly complex joint. The reasons for knee pain include: first, increased weight leading to load pressure; third, possible exposure to cold, all of which are triggers. This applies only if there is no trauma. If you have time, I recommend going to the hospital to see an orthopedist for a thorough manual examination. Second, check if there is any effusion in the joint cavity to rule out synovitis. Third, examine the meniscus and ligaments for any issues. Also, check if the patella is softened. If necessary, it is advisable to have an MRI of the knee. In addition to preventing the flexion movement of the knee and wearing a knee brace to pay attention to warmth, during the period of knee pain, rest should be the priority, and movement should be gradually increased.