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Knee pain?

The inner part of my knee hurts and the back of my knees hurts as well. They also are throbbing. It appeared with a black bruise near the inner part of my left knee. Now it’s red and they hurt when walking.

Female | 28 years old
Complaint duration: 24/6/2022

7 Answers

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Thank you for your question.
Pain on the inner and back part of the knee, especially with a bruise that turned red and throbbing pain when walking, may indicate an underlying soft tissue injury such as

Medial collateral ligament MCL strain or tear

Bakers cyst behind the knee

Bruising or hematoma from impact or strain

Possible infection or inflammation, especially if redness and warmth are present

Given your symptoms bruising, redness, and throbbing pain I recommend you see a healthcare provider promptly for proper evaluation.
They may need to check for soft tissue injury, joint inflammation, or even blood clot risk if swelling is significant.

In the meantime, avoid activities that worsen the pain, apply ice, and elevate your leg.

If youd like tips on pain management or questions to ask your doctor, feel free to reply Ill be happy to assist you.
Your symptoms could indicate a possible injury or condition such as a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury, meniscus tear, or bursitis. The presence of a bruise and redness suggests inflammation or trauma. It’s important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
There is a wide array of treatments and modalities. I will be happy to discuss them in an office visit.
Is there a click or pop still happening? does it feel like it wants to give out.
Most likely you have chondromalacia patellae. Google this term and read about it. Do the exercises that are recommended. Take Advil, 2 tablets with each meal for 2 weeks to see if it helps. Avoid squats, lunges, stair climbing as this will aggravate your problem.
Hope it helps!!
Without knowing how this happened I really can't be specific in my answer. If this occurred after going camping you might want to get tested for Lyme's disease. A blood test will tell you if you have that. If it occurred after vigorous exercise(s) it could be bad tendonitis or a ruptured hamstring tendon. You need to get assessed for that by an orthopedic doctor or a chiropractor.
Get it checked out. Bruises from a bump... not that big a deal... BUT, if you have throbbing and it turns red, it is most likely a more serious injury, (like something got torn) or a possible infection.