My knee hurts what can it be?

Question:

I am 22 years old and in the marines. About 2 weeks ago I banged my knee with my rifle. It hurt for a moment but the pain went away. Now for the last couple of days I have had pain on that knee. It is only when I leave it still for a while. The worse pains have been the last 2 nights. I have woke up about 5 times each night with intense pain. What can it be? What should I do?

Answers:
Go see the Doc, but more than likely you bruised the bone and no big deal. If you truned it or wrenched then I would say you tore a miniscus and that has to be repaired! Good luck!

Semper Fi
Vietnam 68

did your gun discharge when it hit your knee? Maybe you shot yourself.

It could be water on the knee; is it swollen? Press your thumb into it and see if it leaves an indentation momentarily to check for swelling. It could be a deep type bruising or even a miniscus tear. I have a miniscus tear and every now and then it throbs. Also when it's humid, damp and/or cold, it gets very painful to the point where I may have difficulty walking. I would say if it's still bothering you in another week, have it checked out.

What type of pain is it? and where is the pain?

it could be that you hurt your cartlidge inside your knee. put ice on it and if not better soon get it checked out--it could lock up on you then you won't be able to move.check it out first---or get a knee support first try that------okay wish you the best...

My knee hurts what can it be?

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