Knee pain. Possibly meniscus.?

Question:

Okay so I have pain on the inside of my left knee. It is like to the right of my kneecap but on the side. I am 13. I have been participating in basketball for about 1 month. On average 3 practices and 2 games each week. The pain strted like one week ago. So can anyone help me out here? I wanna know whats wrong and what I can do to make it feel better. I have about 1 month of basketball left. Should I think about a brace? Should I go to the Dr.? Should I wait awhile? Sorry for all the questions but I'm curious. Thanks in advance!

Answers:
First, wear a knee brace, that always helps and it can even protect your knee from feeling worse. Go see an orthopedist so that you can get an MRI and find out exactly what it is. It could be also a ligament. But seriously, take care of your knees. I recently had knee surgery because i didn't really care. You are still very young and whatever problem you have now with your joints, can affect you when you get older. So, find a doctor ASAP

My first piece of advice would be to wear a knee brace. Dont og with out one when you are playing basketball. Also...just to make sure...do yourself a favor and see a doctor. This is from personal experience....I had a bit of differnt symptoms..but once I got to the doctor I needed surgery...it was a long process....GET IT TAKEN CARE OF BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! even if you dont like ot go to the doctor for anything........go or else you might be forced to in order to walk. I have had 2 knee surgeries before....and I was a teenager as well.....take care

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