Question 1

hubby came home from work with a swollen leg from his ankle, to his knee, warm to the touch, and discolored. ideas? he has no bug bites. is overweight

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Have it evaluated right away, assuming no trauma, he is either suffering from a clot to the leg or an infection called cellulitis. Either way he needs prompt attention.

Question 2

my knee is very swollen and is red and  warm to the touch i don't recall of any knock or fall what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Possibly infection: Swelling and redness are usually indications of inflammation and/or infection. Arthritis, septic joint, osteomyelitis (infection in bone) can be caused. Should see physician sooner than later for examination , blood test, and possibly imaging. Some infections are virulent enough to destroy bone, cartilage, muscles etc.

Question 3

hurt my knee a few years back playing b-ball. knee was swollen, black and blue and warm to the touch. what could have been the injury?

Accepted Answer

Hmm: There are many possibilities,  one of them could be ligamental tear.

Question 4

swollen, red, warm to the touch knee and tender skin, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Sounds like it could be an infection or possibly just bursitis.  You should call your regular doctor, see an orthopedic surgeon or just go to the emergency room asap.

Question 5

i had a hard hit to my knee bone. feels warm to the touch , swollen and hurts some when i walk?

Accepted Answer

See physician: Your symptoms and signs are suggestive of joint effusion or infection, both which can occur after trauma.

Question 6

i think i tore my meniscus six years ago my knee was black and blue swollen and warm to the touch could barely walk on it just recently knelt on it and had a sharp pain go through it.

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: There are many structures that can be torn inside the knee and cause the symptoms you report.  A medical evaluation is necessary to determine what is the problem, meniscus is only one possibility.

Question 7

after a fall have swollen red knee cap is also stiff hard to walk on  painfull & warm, to the touch. it's painfull to elevate?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If there was a break in the skin from the fall, bacteria can get into the skin (or even into the knee) and cause a serious infection that needs to be treated. Go see a doctor.

Question 8

fell on my knee 10 days ago & its still swollen & bruised below the knee cap & is warm to the touch. the outer side of my knee also hurts to touch.

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Have you used any kind of treatment, like pills or an anti-inflamatory ointment? Does it affect your daily activities, like walking, going up the stairs or any kind of exercise?
If the pain is still present, you should attend a medical consult (ortophedic preferently), so they can make the pertinent clinical tests to your knee and see if you need X-rays or treatment.

Question 9

i was in a car accident on dec 2. my leg was black and blue below the knee on the side. x ray showed no broken bones. today it is still very swollen and red and feels warm to the touch. could a torn ligament cause this?

Accepted Answer

: Prolonged swelling,redness&amp; warmth are worrisome signs and not characteristics of uncomplicated torn knee ligaments. Possibilities include phlebitis, hematoma with cellulitis as well as knee joint injuries.Consult a physician or orthopedic surgeon as soon as possible. In the meantime elevate the leg when sitting &amp; apply warm compresses until you're examined.

Question 10

swollen knee warm to touch?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed knee: You have an inflamed knee. Multiple possibilities, including gout or infection. Needs prompt evaluation. An infection could permanently damage your joint.

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Hubby came home from work with a swollen leg from his ankle, to his knee, warm to the touch, and discolored. ideas? he has no bug bites. is overweight

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My knee is very swollen and is red and warm to the touch i don't recall of any knock or fall what could it be?

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Hurt my knee a few years back playing b-ball. knee was swollen, black and blue and warm to the touch. what could have been the injury?

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Swollen, red, warm to the touch knee and tender skin, what should i do?

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I had a hard hit to my knee bone. feels warm to the touch , swollen and hurts some when i walk?

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I think i tore my meniscus six years ago my knee was black and blue swollen and warm to the touch could barely walk on it just recently knelt on it and had a sharp pain go through it.

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After a fall have swollen red knee cap is also stiff hard to walk on painfull & warm, to the touch. it's painfull to elevate?

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Fell on my knee 10 days ago & its still swollen & bruised below the knee cap & is warm to the touch. the outer side of my knee also hurts to touch.

A member asked:

I was in a car accident on dec 2. my leg was black and blue below the knee on the side. x ray showed no broken bones. today it is still very swollen and red and feels warm to the touch. could a torn ligament cause this?

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Swollen knee warm to touch?

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