Does fluid on the knee go away

Question 1

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

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 mos... Read More

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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?

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 e... Read More

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Consider the foot : The previous recommendations I agree with. I will a add possible alignment problem or biomechanics of the lower leg. Orthotics can help this conditio... Read More

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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 ?

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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 m... Read More

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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?

Answer

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

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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?

Answer

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?

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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!

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.... Read More

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Question 7

Can water on the knee go away on its own?

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 persis... Read More

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Question 8

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

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 t... Read More

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Question 9

How to rid fluid on the knee?

Answer

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

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Question 10

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

Answer

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

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

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?

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?

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!

Can water on the knee go away on its own?

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

How to rid fluid on the knee?

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

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