Young people have leg pain and knee pain. What's going on?


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Knee pain in young people may be caused by a variety of reasons, such as sports injuries, growth pain, osteoarthritis, synovitis, etc., need to seek medical examination and take appropriate treatment measures, while paying attention to rest and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Knee pain in young people may be caused by a variety of reasons, the following are some common causes: 1. Sports injuries: Excessive exercise, incorrect exercise posture or strenuous exercise may lead to muscle strain, ligament sprain or meniscus damage, causing leg pain and knee pain. 2. Growth pain: Teenagers grow rapidly during growth and development, and leg and knee pain may occur, usually at night, and will be relieved after rest. 3. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease that occurs more often in older people, but can also occur in younger people. Inflammation and cartilage wear can cause leg pain and knee pain, especially after activity.4. Synovitis: Synovitis can cause swelling, pain and fluid in the knee, often due to trauma, infection or immune system problems.5. Other causes: Infections, autoimmune diseases, metabolic diseases, tumors, etc. can also cause leg pain and knee pain. If a young person develops leg pain and knee pain, seek medical attention promptly for a detailed physical examination and evaluation. Your doctor may recommend imaging tests, such as X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to determine the specific cause. Until a diagnosis is made, the following measures can help relieve pain: 1. Rest: Avoid overuse of the legs and knees and give the joints plenty of rest. 2. Ice: Apply ice packs to the painful area for 15 - 20 minutes several times a day to reduce inflammation and pain. 3. Hot compresses: After the pain is relieved, hot compress can be used to promote blood circulation and relieve muscle tension.4.Physical therapy: massage, acupuncture, electrotherapy, etc. can help relieve pain and improve joint function.5.Medical treatment: The doctor may prescribe painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs or other drugs to relieve pain and inflammation.6.Treatment Cause: According to the specific cause of targeted treatment, such as treatment of infection, control of inflammation, correction of metabolic disorders, etc. It is important to note that for long-term or severe leg pain knee pain, should seek medical attention in time for early diagnosis and treatment. In addition, maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as proper exercise, reasonable diet and adequate rest, help prevent leg pain knee pain occurrence. In short, leg pain and knee pain in young people may be caused by a variety of reasons, need timely medical treatment, detailed examination and diagnosis, and take appropriate treatment measures. At the same time, pay attention to rest and maintain a healthy lifestyle is also very important.