what causes my knee to burn
Possible Causes of Burning Sensation in Knee A burning sensation in the knee can be caused by an actual burn to the knee area can lead to the burning sensation. The burn can be caused by: chemicals, electricity, heat and sunburn. Certain diseases can trigger the body's inflammatory response, like: 1  Gout occurs when there is a build-up of uric acid in the joint causing pain. Treatment is with medication and avoiding certain foods that cause the uric acid crystals to form in the joint. 2  Osteoarthritis occurs over a period of time.
Exercise can exacerbate the burning sensation in knee. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own tissues and causes joint inflammation. Knee bursitis occurs when there is an inflammation in the fluid-filled sac in the knee joint.