<human>: I am in my 40 s. My knee seems to be popping for the last 3-4 days. It normally happens when I am walking up steps, or if I am moving from a sitting to a standing position. I did injure my knee when I was about 30. I was told it was just strained and I would probably experience some arthritis in my later years because of it. Is this just getting older, or is this possibly a condition that needs to be checked. I did alot of heavy lifting in my 20 s and early 30 s as a Paramedic.
<bot>: Hello, At your age the most common cause of pain at the knee is:- Inflammation of covering of joint i.e. synovitis-Loss of cartilage at knee leading to arthritis There are also various other reason for knee pain. I shall advise you following to have relief:- Avoid frequent up or down on stairs.- Avoid cross leg positions.- Start doing some exercises like qua Chat Doctor. - Take a mild analgesic off and on like Advil for relief from pain.- Apply a local analgesic ointment and do warm water fomentation with water bag over the knee.- You may take some preparations like glucosamine, Chen