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Walking on level ground may feel fine. But on the stairs, your knee starts to hurt.

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What could be causing it, and what should you tell your doctor?

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As you climb stairs, your knee repeatedly bends and straightens.

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Muscles guide the movement, and your kneecap moves along its groove.

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Pain around the knee can become particularly noticeable during this activity.

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Pain on stairs does not automatically mean osteoarthritis.

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It can come from the area around the kneecap, for example.

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Osteoarthritis, overuse or an injury may also play a part.

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This everyday situation alone cannot tell us what is causing the pain.

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A clear description helps. Where exactly does it hurt?

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When did it start? Is going up or down stairs more difficult?

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Was there a fall, a twist or an unusual amount of activity?

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Also notice any swelling or a feeling that your knee is giving way.

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Your doctor brings these clues together during the consultation and examination.

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They may check how your knee moves, how stable it is and where it hurts.

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Whether further tests are needed depends on what they find.

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What helps depends on the cause.

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Your treatment plan may include adjusting your activity and choosing

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suitable exercises. Ask a professional to show you how to do them. Do not try

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to push through severe symptoms with a training programme you have chosen yourself.

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Seek prompt medical assessment for severe pain, a locked knee or an inability

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to put weight on it. Marked swelling, or a hot, red joint with a fever,

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are also warning signs. In these situations, do not put off getting medical help.

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To prepare for your appointment, start with three notes. Where does it hurt?

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When does it happen? How does it limit your everyday activities? This helps

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focus the conversation. The right treatment begins with understanding the cause.

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Crespine Gel. This information does not replace medical advice.

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Discuss your symptoms and treatment options with your doctor.