Why does my right knee hurt when I climb stairs?

Knee pain when going upstairs can be caused by many things, but two of the most common are chondromalacia patella and arthritis. These two conditions can take a seemingly benign task like stair climbing and turn it into a challenging endeavor.

What does small joint effusion of the knee mean?

Joint effusion happens when too much fluid accumulates around a joint. When it happens in the knee, it’s commonly referred to as swollen knee or water on the knee. It can be the result of injury, infection, or a medical condition.

Will meloxicam help a torn meniscus?

As long as there are no health concerns such as drug allergy, kidney problems, or drug interactions, I recommend patients try a course of Meloxicam, Ibuprofen, or Naproxen to see if it helps manage their symptoms.

What is the best painkiller for bad knees?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) is a pain reliever but not an anti-inflammatory. It may help with mild knee pain. NSAIDs can be more effective because they both relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

Can you go up and down stairs with a torn meniscus?

A torn meniscus can prevent normal pain-free motion of the knee and therefore can interfere with the patient’s ability to climb stairs or get in and out of chairs and cars. Sometimes the pain in the knee causes the brain to shut off the quadriceps muscle at the knee and leads to a “giving way” sensation.

What is the pain behind my knee?

A hamstring strain happens when the muscle is stretched too far. The muscle can completely tear, which can take months to heal. When you injure your hamstring muscle, you’ll feel a sudden pain. Injuries to the biceps femoris — called biceps femoris tendinopathy — cause pain in the back of the knee.

What really works for knee pain?

Over-the-counter medications — such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) — may help ease knee pain. Some people find relief by rubbing the affected knee with creams containing a numbing agent, such as lidocaine, or capsaicin, the substance that makes chili peppers hot.