What causes knee pain when walking?
May 14, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Shuai
Introduction
Knee pain during walking may be caused by overexertion, synovitis, osteoarthritis, bone spurs, gout, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive appropriate treatment after identifying the underlying cause. Prolonged walking can lead to fatigue or tearing of the knee muscles and ligaments, resulting in pain, as well as symptoms such as swelling and tenderness.
The knee refers to the knee joint. In general, knee pain while walking may be caused by overexertion, synovitis, osteoarthritis, bone spurs, or gout. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Overexertion
Walking for prolonged periods can lead to fatigue or tearing of the muscles and ligaments around the knee joint, resulting in pain, swelling, tenderness, and other symptoms. It is advisable to rest appropriately and avoid extended walking.
2. Synovitis
This may be caused by infection, leading to inflammation of the synovial membrane in the knee joint, which can result in pain, swelling, and fluid accumulation during walking. Treatment may include medications such as methylprednisolone tablets, sodium hyaluronate injection, and celecoxib capsules, used under medical guidance.
3. Osteoarthritis
This is usually due to degenerative changes in the knee joint, potentially causing cartilage wear and resulting in pain, stiffness, and discomfort that worsens with walking. Treatment may involve medications such as glucosamine sulfate tablets, glucosamine hydrochloride tablets, and Gukang capsules, taken under a doctor's supervision.
4. Bone Spurs
These may arise from cartilage wear and damage, and during walking, they can irritate surrounding soft tissues, causing pain. Symptoms may also include joint swelling and stiffness. Medications such as Guci Pills, Zhuanggu Guanjie Pills, and Guci Xiaotong Liquid may be used under medical advice.
5. Gout
This is generally caused by abnormal uric acid metabolism, leading to deposition of urate crystals in the joints. This can cause knee pain during walking, along with redness, swelling, and warmth. Medications such as benzbromarone tablets, colchicine tablets, and allopurinol tablets may be used under a doctor's guidance.
Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits is important, such as going to bed early and waking up early, aiming to sleep before 11 p.m. each night, avoiding staying up late, and ensuring sufficient sleep.
