Causes of knee pain on both sides

The causes of knee pain on both sides may include sports injury, arthritis, patellar softening, bursitis, meniscus injury, muscle strain, neuropathy, etc., and may also be symptoms of other diseases. If they persist or are accompanied by other symptoms, they should be treated promptly. There may be many causes of knee pain on both sides. The following are some common causes: 1. Sports injury: Vigorous exercise or incorrect exercise posture may cause damage to muscles, ligaments or menisci around the knee, causing pain.2. Arthritis: Inflammatory arthritis such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause damage to knee cartilage, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. Cartilage wear between the patella (kneecap) and femoral trochlea, leading to instability of the patella, causing knee pain. 4. Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa around the knee, which can cause bursitis, resulting in pain and swelling. 5. Meniscus damage: Meniscus is a cartilage structure in the knee that may cause pain, stuttering or ringing after damage. 6. Muscle strain: Excessive use of the muscles around the knee, such as long-distance runners prone to quadriceps strain, resulting in knee pain. 7. Neuropathy: sciatica, lateral femoral cutaneous neuritis and other neuropathy may cause pain on the lateral or posterior side of the knee. 8. Other causes: infection, tumor, metabolic disease, etc. may also cause knee pain. It should be noted that knee pain may be a symptom of serious diseases, such as infection, tumor, etc., so if the pain persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as swelling, deformity, limited mobility, etc., seek medical attention promptly for detailed examination and diagnosis. Before seeking medical attention, the following measures can be taken to relieve pain: 1. Rest: Avoid excessive use of knees and reduce standing and walking time. 2. Ice pack: Apply ice pack or cold towel to knee for 15 - 20 minutes several times a day to reduce pain and swelling. 3. Pressure bandage: Wrap knee with elastic bandage to provide some support and reduce swelling. 4. Lift affected limb: Raise knee above heart level to help reduce swelling. 5. Drug treatment: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) can be used to relieve pain, but should be used under the guidance of a doctor. In summary, pain on both sides of the knee can be caused by a variety of causes and needs to be diagnosed and treated on a case-by-case basis. If the pain persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, seek medical attention promptly for early diagnosis and treatment.