Associated symptoms
Frequent accompanying symptoms of burning in the knee: Depending on the disease underlying the burning in the knee, different accompanying symptoms may occur. Most diseases are accompanied by an inflammation. This is similar to an allergy and is accompanied by an increase in blood circulation.
This makes the knee red and warm. In addition, increased pressure in the blood vessels causes fluid to escape and the knee swells. If the affected joint has become infected with bacteria, purulent accumulations in the knee can occur.
In addition to the discomfort in the knee, fever can occur. Fever can also be an accompanying symptom in existing pre-existing conditions such as rheumatism or gout, which can cause a burning sensation in the knee during an acute attack. If certain muscles in the leg are overstrained, pain can occur on the respective side from the thigh to the foot.
Pronounced muscle soreness of individual muscles can also occur. If the tendons and ligaments are affected, there is often a pulling or stabbing sensation on the side of the knee during movement. In the case of arthrosis, the accompanying symptoms can be so-called tarnishing pain at the beginning of a movement.
They are caused by the fact that more synovial fluid must first be produced so that the bones of the joint do not rub too strongly against each other despite the loss of cartilage. In addition, pain occurs after a longer period of stress and restricted movement. Furthermore, severe changes in the joint structure can lead to a malposition of the legs.
- Inflammation
- Fever
- Sore muscles
- Pain
- Restrictions on movement
If the discomfort and burning sensation in the knee occurs more frequently when kneeling, this can have various causes. When kneeling, various structures in the knee are subjected to greater stress and can cause pain if they are damaged in this area. For example, increased pressure is exerted on the bursae, which are located in front and behind the kneecap.
If they are damaged by bursitis, the knee can be very painful. In addition, the ligaments of the knee are stretched when kneeling. If they are irritated, pulled or even torn, the increased tension when kneeling causes increased pain.
Kneeling can also cause severe problems with osteoarthritis. Due to the loss of cartilage in the joint, the bones press together more often. Since the periosteum is very sensitive, kneeling hurts a lot in osteoarthritis.
However, it is very important to know that kneeling also puts strain on a healthy knee and can be painful after some time without any disease of the knee being responsible. A burning sensation in the knee that occurs at night can have different causes. First of all, attention should be paid to whether the affected person is in an unusual position when sleeping.
A malposition can also lead to discomfort when lying down. Any disease that is accompanied by an inflammation of the joint can also cause a burning sensation in the knee at night. If night sweats occur in addition to the pain, it should be checked whether the causative disease is rheumatism.
If the burning sensation in the knee occurs particularly on the inside, it may be due to damage to the inner ligaments. These run along the side of the knee and can be damaged if the knee is bent in the middle unintentionally, for example by sports injuries. In addition, problems on the inside of the knee can be caused by malpositions like bow legs.
In this case, increasing pressure is exerted on the inner cartilage during movement, which can lead to isolated arthrosis on the inside of the knee. When the knee is bent, the tension on the ligaments increases. If these are already irritated, this can lead to a burning sensation.
When the knee is bent, the bursae are also pressed through the patella, which can lead to discomfort when the bursa is inflamed. Furthermore, in osteoarthritis, the bones lie closer together when the knee is bent and therefore cause pain. In case of a new complaint, a burning sensation in the knee may occur even when the knee is at rest. The healing or inflammation process is still in full swing and the complaints do not disappear completely even when the knee is completely at rest. If the problems have been present for a longer period of time, it should be checked whether the cause of the burning sensation in the knee is rheumatism, as this condition often causes pain at rest.
