What causes cold pain in the knee?
Disease description:
Every autumn and winter, my grandmother's knees feel cold, swell, and experience pain. What causes knee coldness and pain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Tiesheng
The causes of cold knee pain may be varied, mainly including:
1. Environmental factors: Prolonged exposure to cold and damp environments can lead to poor local blood circulation, vascular spasm and constriction, and blood flow blockage, thus causing cold pain symptoms.
2. Knee osteoarthritis: The knee joint is covered by less soft tissue, making it more sensitive to outside temperatures and prone to pain from cold exposure.
3. Rheumatic diseases: Conditions such as rheumatism and rheumatic arthritis can affect the knee joint, leading to cold pain symptoms.
4. Rheumatoid arthritis: An immune system disorder where immune complexes deposit in the joints, causing synovial membrane damage and eventually developing into arthritis, with symptoms of swelling and pain.
If you have concerns, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
