Knee
Knee pain is very common and can have various causes.
Knee pain is very common and some of us will experience knee pain as a normal part of life. This can however, be very painful, leaving you feeling frustrated, worried and significantly impacting your day-to-day life.
The good news is that it is rarely anything serious and will get better with time. The following information is designed to help you understand and manage your knee pain, getting you back to normal life as soon as possible.
Symptoms to check
Click the plus sign to see a list of problems that could be a sign you may need to be checked urgently
Get advice from 111 now if:
- your knee is very painful and you cannot put any weight on it
- you have direct injury to the knee and it has become very swollen very quickly (within 60 minutes)
- your knee is badly swollen or has changed shape
- you have a very high temperature, feel hot and shivery, and have redness or heat around the knee – this can be a sign of infection
111 will tell you what to do. They can tell you the right place to get help if you need to see someone.
Go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111.
Immediate medical advice is available by contacting NHS 111
