What causes knee pain, leg weakness, and a feeling of fatigue, and what should be done about it?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Knee pain, leg weakness, and a feeling of fatigue may be caused by physiological factors, or by pathological conditions such as calcium deficiency or osteoarthritis. Treatment should be based on the specific underlying cause. Walking for prolonged periods can overstrain the legs and knees, leading to knee pain, muscle soreness, and weakness. Symptoms can be relieved through timely rest and local massage.
Knee pain and leg weakness or a feeling of fatigue may result from physiological causes, or could be due to pathological conditions such as calcium deficiency or osteoarthritis. Treatment depends on the specific cause. Details are as follows:
1. Physiological Causes
Walking for prolonged periods can overwork the legs and knees, leading to knee pain, muscle soreness, and feelings of weakness in the legs. Patients can relieve these symptoms by resting promptly and performing local massage.
2. Pathological Causes
1) Calcium Deficiency
Insufficient intake or excessive loss of calcium ions in the body can lead to calcium deficiency, causing soreness in the knee area along with general fatigue and leg cramps. Under medical guidance, patients may take calcium supplements such as calcium carbonate tablets, calcium carbonate capsules, or calcium lactate tablets.
2) Osteoarthritis
With aging, degenerative changes in the joints may occur, leading to inflammation in the knee joint. This results in poor joint stability, knee pain, stiffness, leg weakness when walking, and limited mobility. Patients may seek medical treatment at a hospital, where minimally invasive surgical procedures could be options.
In addition, other pathological conditions such as meniscus injury, rheumatoid arthritis, or patellar chondromalacia may also cause similar symptoms. It is recommended that patients visit a hospital for proper diagnosis and individualized treatment.
