Does knee pain make you weak? 5 main causes
Knee pain is a health problem that is common in both the elderly and the young. It can cause anything from mild discomfort to severe pain that makes it impossible to walk. The main causes are:
Osteoarthritis (wear and tear): This is the most common cause of knee pain. The cartilage between the joints wears down with age and the bones rub against each other. This causes severe pain and swelling.
Ligament Injuries: The ligaments in the knee (for example, the ACL) can be damaged during sports or falls. This causes weakness in the knee and sudden severe pain.
Obesity: The knees bear the entire weight of the body. As you gain weight, your knee joints experience more stress than they can handle, leading to rapid wear and tear and pain.
Gout: When uric acid levels in your blood increase, it can form crystals in your joints. This can cause sudden redness, severe swelling, and pain in your knees.
Bursitis: This is a condition in which the fluid-filled sacs (bursa) in your knee joints become inflamed or infected. It is more common in people who work on their knees.
