Question 1

if you have fluid on the knee will it go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Effusion: Unclear. Fluid on the knee (effusion) can come from a number of causes and some times it will go away without treatment other times it won't.  The most common causes of fluid in the knee are an acute traumatic injury, meniscal tears and forms of arthritis or cartilage lesions.  Effusions from trauma can resolve on their own provided that they have not caused a meniscal tear or cartilage injury.

Question 2

i have had xrays on my left knee to see what is wrong with it due to it being swollen and hurting back in july. i was diagnosed with have patella in both knees. after physical therapy, my swelling went down - but now its back when i am moving a lot. it doesnt hurt but there is a lot of fluid on the knee and it seems to go away when i work out. but swells when im doing daily activities: walking, etc. wondering if i need to go back to the doctor or continue pt exercises

swollen left knee?

Accepted Answer

Knee problems:  The word patella means knee cap. So perhaps part of the name of your condition is missing. Physical therapists often teach you how to do particular exercises correctly so that you can continue to do them on your own. So, continued home physical therapy may be a go thing.  If you sitll see the physical therapist - make that person aware of how your symptoms are doing. If you no longer attend physi

Question 3

last week i fell on the ice and the doctor said i have fluid in my knee will the fluid go away by itself ?

Accepted Answer

Likely: You likely have a collection of fluid or blood in the bursal sack overlying the knee.  These usually resolve on their own.  You can help it by using mild heat and compression bandage.  That should speed its resolution.  Good luck!

Question 4

i fell on my knee cap. and i have fluid on my knee. dr said it will go away it will be going on 3 mo. what should i do and can a blood clot set up?

Accepted Answer

Drain fluid: A fluid filled sac (bursa) may persist in swelling and can be drained in the office.

Question 5

i have fluid on my knee, i have been taking aleve (naproxen) and using an ice pack to treat my knee. what is the time frame for fluid to go away?

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It depends: It depends on the underlying cause. Many causes will not improve with ice and aleve (naproxen). Have you seen a rheumatologist or orthopedist?

Question 6

how long does it take swelling from sprain of knee to go away. i fell skiing yesterday, x-ray showed no fracture but fluid on my knee. still swollen!

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say...: Although the x-rays of your knee showed no fractures, there are other structures in the knee that are not visible on x-ray that may have been damaged. Soft tissue structures like the meniscus and ligaments of the knee are oftentimes injured with falls. If your swelling doesn't subside within a week, i recommend getting an MRI of the knee.

Question 7

can water on the knee go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If your knee has been irritated or injured then after using advil/alleve, resting, icing the 'water' in the knee may self absorb. If there is a persisitent reason for the knee to remain irritated then it will continue to make 'water'. Go see an orthopedist.

Question 8

what to do or what's wrong when there's alot of fluid on the knee and a little painful?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration: It depends on the cause of accumulation and amount and associated conditions. 
But if it is significant and painful and you are not taking any Blood thinner, at least for the symptomatic relief the fluid can be aspirated by your doctor.
 Continue takin Ibuprofen unless it is acute and Traumatic, then you need immediate attention to make sure there is no Blood. Apply Ice too. Rest.

Question 9

how to rid fluid on the knee?

Accepted Answer

TAP: A needle is introduced in knee joint and fluid is drawn out. Very simple procedure.

Question 10

severe knee pain with fluid on the knee for about 1 month.  have no insurance what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Rest: Rest, ice and elevate as much as possible.

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I fell on my knee cap. and i have fluid on my knee. dr said it will go away it will be going on 3 mo. what should i do and can a blood clot set up?

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I have fluid on my knee, i have been taking aleve (naproxen) and using an ice pack to treat my knee. what is the time frame for fluid to go away?

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How long does it take swelling from sprain of knee to go away. i fell skiing yesterday, x-ray showed no fracture but fluid on my knee. still swollen!

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What to do or what's wrong when there's alot of fluid on the knee and a little painful?

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