Question 1

stool sample shows heavy growth of nontoxogenic e. coli & streptococcus salivarius.  is this abnormal/problematic?

Accepted Answer

No: Assuming you are not symptomatic, these bacterial organisms are considered part of the normal gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. Strep salivarius lives in the mouth whereas E. coli lives in the intestines. In only very rare instances does this strep cause illness. The type of E. Coli mentioned causes UTIs since the urinary and GI tracts are so close

Question 2

what does a knee feel like when it has fluid on it?

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HURT: Most of the time will hurt and it will be swollen, feels tight too.

Question 3

procedure time for draining knee fluid?

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About 10-15 minutes: From prepping the knee by sterile technique, using a local anaesthetic and draining the fluid.

Question 4

how do i relieve fluid in my knee?

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Get it examined: You know to determine the cause of the joint inflammation and then start appropriate treatment. Get it examined.Has the knee been x rayed and have you seen a doctor?

Question 5

how can i get rid of fluid on the knee?

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Go to Dr.: Try elastic support either with knee elastic brace or wrapping with ace bandages, but most likely you need aspiration of the fluid with a needle/ syringe  done by a rheumatologist, an orthopode ( especially if the knee was operated) or a pcp (primary care physician )that feels comfortable doing it. Apply cold if recent injury, warm if chronic. Also r.I.C.E. (rest, immobilization, cold, elevation).

Question 6

can lymphatic fluid be drained from a knee?

Accepted Answer

Warm knee: That is synovial fluid that can be drained easily. It brings a great relief to patients.

Question 7

if i have fluid drained off my knee will i have to miss work

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No: Usually not, just take it easy for several hours with no aggressive jump, repetitive squat, prolonged pivoting, or heavy activity.

Question 8

my left knee is hurting. ive been told i have fluid. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated.: Swelling in your knee could be from arthritis, gout, infection, injury and many other causes. You should get in and have it evaluated.
Good luck!

Question 9

my wife has fluid and swelling on top of her left knee. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Prepatellar bursitis: Probably a prepatellar bursitis. It is easy to drain and inject and that should resolve the issue. See an orthopedist.

Question 10

i have fluid in my knee and hurts a lot could it be broke i can still bend it?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: You have an inflammatory arthritis. Major possibilities include Lyme arthritis, Reiter&#x27;s syndrome, gout and even a localized RA. See a rheumatologist for evaluation and treatment.

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Stool sample shows heavy growth of nontoxogenic e. coli & streptococcus salivarius. is this abnormal/problematic?

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What does a knee feel like when it has fluid on it?

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Procedure time for draining knee fluid?

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How do i relieve fluid in my knee?

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How can i get rid of fluid on the knee?

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Can lymphatic fluid be drained from a knee?

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If i have fluid drained off my knee will i have to miss work

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My left knee is hurting. ive been told i have fluid. what should i do?

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My wife has fluid and swelling on top of her left knee. what could it be?

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I have fluid in my knee and hurts a lot could it be broke i can still bend it?

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