Question 1

is there a way to increase synovial fluid in the joint cavities? i have been noticing crepitus on my knees and finger joints...

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Holistically, you may try chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine.  These are not rx but otc.

Question 2

what is the best medication to increase the synovial fluid between knee joints ?

Accepted Answer

Synovial fluids: No proven medications.

Question 3

i have had gout in the past, i had an episode where my left swelled. doc took synovial fluid. the partial report came back saying no crystals were fou?

Accepted Answer

Some times: may to see Uric acid crystals from joint aspirations. You know you have gout , most likely your MD already gave medication to bring  u a levels down. If you get  very well hydrated you can avert an attack.

Question 4

i have a synovial fluid bubble trapped in my wrist joint. whats it called?

Accepted Answer

Ganglion cyst: Is a synovial fluid bubble appear most likely around the wrist joint.

Question 5

why would  a person  need a synovial fluid fungal culture test?

Accepted Answer

Septic arthritis: A fungal culture would be performed on the fluid collected from a joint if the joint was infected and not responding to typical antibiotic therapy. Joint infections caused by fungal infections are not common.

Question 6

if synovial fluid analysis shows "klebsiella species" is this really bad?

Accepted Answer

Not good: Iv the specimen was obtained sterile, you have a joint infection.  Klebsiella can be drug resistant, but often is not.  It is treatable, but you may be on antibiotics for 6-8 weeks.

Question 7

bf had meniscus surgery, now has synovial fluid leaking?

Accepted Answer

Synovial Fistula: A rare complication of arthroscopic surgery is a synovial fistula, where the synovial fluid of the knee leaks from the incision site.  Close monitoring by the surgeon is required to make sure this is not an infection or becoming an infection.

Question 8

synovial fluid cyst removed from my hip 2005. grown back 2x & doctor has aspirated. symptoms again, should i seek 2nd opinion or keep aspirating ?

Accepted Answer

Second or third op: Synovial fluid  removal from a hip is rare.  If there is re- accumulation you need to get a second or third opinion. It may be time to get a hip replacement. If you get an infection it could be quite serious. It could prevent an actual hip replacement. NO more aspiration .

Question 9

i have my elbow leaking synovial fluid from an open wound.  my doc checked for infection and it's clear but continues to swell and leak.

Accepted Answer

Wound Closure!: Open Wounds especially if draining liquid  are a good nidus for Infection! 
Best go to Wound Care Center and get it closed soon!

Question 10

what is synovial  fluid joint pain  i had a lot of fluid removed from my knee after having surgery can you have too much fluid removed from your knee?

Accepted Answer

No: The joint should not have any appreciable fluid in it normally. Fluid can be there from many reasons. Arthritis can cause fluid. Also surgery can cause some bleeding in the knee which can cause the fluid to build up. The fluid makes the joint stiff and makes it hard to get a good quad function.

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Is there a way to increase synovial fluid in the joint cavities? i have been noticing crepitus on my knees and finger joints...

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What is the best medication to increase the synovial fluid between knee joints ?

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I have had gout in the past, i had an episode where my left swelled. doc took synovial fluid. the partial report came back saying no crystals were fou?

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I have a synovial fluid bubble trapped in my wrist joint. whats it called?

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Why would a person need a synovial fluid fungal culture test?

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If synovial fluid analysis shows "klebsiella species" is this really bad?

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Bf had meniscus surgery, now has synovial fluid leaking?

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Synovial fluid cyst removed from my hip 2005. grown back 2x & doctor has aspirated. symptoms again, should i seek 2nd opinion or keep aspirating ?

A member asked:

I have my elbow leaking synovial fluid from an open wound. my doc checked for infection and it's clear but continues to swell and leak.

A member asked:

What is synovial fluid joint pain i had a lot of fluid removed from my knee after having surgery can you have too much fluid removed from your knee?

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