A common symptom of heart disease is shortness of breath, which is caused by the blood being deprived of the proper amount of oxygen. Another common symptom is chest pain or pain down either arm. Other symptoms are palpitations, fainting, emotional instability, cold hands and feet, frequent perspiration, and fatigue.
The pain and burning sensation in the knees is often caused due to the damage to the structures in and around the knee joint. Wear and tear of knee joint cartilage is the most common reason. The other cause can be ligament tear, bursitis. Often, the characteristic burning sensation in the knee joint is due to Iliotibial band friction. It is a common cause for knee pain in athletes. Iliotibial band originates from the hip joint and runs all the way to the knee joint.
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.