Question 1

what causes knee swelling and tightness?

Accepted Answer

Knee swelling: Effusion comes from synovial irritation, arthritis, connective tissue disease, injury. Hemarthrosis can be from fracture, major ligament or vessel injury.

Question 2

my daughter is experiencing  knee swelling. the following also describe her: knee pain and painful swollen joints. what should she do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is enough to bother her &amp; interfere with common daily activities she needs to be evaluated. This could be any one of a number of trauma/infectious or immune mediated issues. Exam &amp; possible testing are the only way to sort out the cause and treatment.

Question 3

i am experiencing knee pain for the past 5 years- painful swollen joints, knee swelling, and joint stiffness. gradually getting worse. mri showed only inflamation. do i need to go to ortho dr? what can i expect to hear as diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

See Primary Care: A family doctor can run lab tests for Rhematoid arthritis as well as other infectitious diseases that cause swollen joints. A complete physical and labs you will help you decide on what type of specialist to see. Rheumatology is also a specialist that maybe helpful for you

Question 4

i wear a neoprene sleeve over my knees because of some arthritus.when i remove it, my knees feel swollen. is it too tight?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: But the knees may swell any way from arthritis .  Too tight of a sleeve may also compress local soft tissues affecting venous return.

Question 5

had part. medial meniscect '10. did obstacle race last wknd; now same knee swollen, tight, painful, limited rom. re-tear vs aggravating original tear?

Accepted Answer

Both: Could be both or new injury. Revisit your orthopod to get right opinion.

Question 6

yesterday my left knee randomly started to feel stiff & tight, it feels swollen but doesn't appear it. feels like this when walking/lying down, etc. ?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific: Your symptoms are nonspecific especially if there is no history of recent injury or sprain. If you obtain no relief after resting the knee, applying cold and taking an anti-inflammatory like Advil or Aleve, (naproxen) consult your physician or orthopedic specialist as you could be dealing with an arthritis or some internal derangement of the knee.

Question 7

knee brace too tight and after prolonged use calf feels tight and swollen? should i get a new one?

Accepted Answer

Knee brace: Yes get a brace that is more comfortably.

Question 8

can sciatica cause knees to swell after standing or walking for awhile? or tightness behind knee? i feel the nerve behind my thigh sometimes..maybe its irritated. when i do sciatica stretches i feel some relief. knee hasnt been swollen for some time?

Accepted Answer

: Are you overweight is my concern, however sciatica is used to describe the compression on the sciatic nerve that may come from abnormalities in the structures as it comes out of the spine, it may show is pain behind the thigh . The knee swelling is probably a different issue and it is best to get physical evaluation for better management.

Question 9

i got a swollen knee, feels kind of tight and is sore below  the kneecap. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Difficult to say without an exam but without a trauma and given your age, it's likely patelofemoral syndrome. Try ice, over the counter Ibuprofen and decrease any aggravating activity. If pain continues past 2 more weeks see your doc. Oh, and high heels are another culprit for this in women. Flats only for now. Don't be a victim to fashion.

Question 10

rod put in femur through knee then removed ten years ago. now my knee is swollen and tight. what do i do. hasn't happened since it healed.

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FIRST,: SEE A DOCTOR FOR AN EXAMINATION, POSS XRAY TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BEFORE YOU CAN FIND A SOLUTION.

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My daughter is experiencing knee swelling. the following also describe her: knee pain and painful swollen joints. what should she do?

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I am experiencing knee pain for the past 5 years- painful swollen joints, knee swelling, and joint stiffness. gradually getting worse. mri showed only inflamation. do i need to go to ortho dr? what can i expect to hear as diagnosis?

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I wear a neoprene sleeve over my knees because of some arthritus.when i remove it, my knees feel swollen. is it too tight?

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Had part. medial meniscect '10. did obstacle race last wknd; now same knee swollen, tight, painful, limited rom. re-tear vs aggravating original tear?

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Yesterday my left knee randomly started to feel stiff & tight, it feels swollen but doesn't appear it. feels like this when walking/lying down, etc. ?

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Knee brace too tight and after prolonged use calf feels tight and swollen? should i get a new one?

A member asked:

Can sciatica cause knees to swell after standing or walking for awhile? or tightness behind knee? i feel the nerve behind my thigh sometimes..maybe its irritated. when i do sciatica stretches i feel some relief. knee hasnt been swollen for some time?

A member asked:

I got a swollen knee, feels kind of tight and is sore below the kneecap. what is it?

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Rod put in femur through knee then removed ten years ago. now my knee is swollen and tight. what do i do. hasn't happened since it healed.

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