Question 1

he has swollen left knee, hot to touch, and intense pain. gone to the ed, nothing broken, no mri done, its worse today than two days ago.. need help?

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You need to: see an Orthopaedist. A doctor who specializes in such injuries.(S)he will order an MRI and find out what's going on.

Question 2

swollen knee warm to touch?

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

Question 3

i have got a swollen knee which is very painful particularly after resting and hot burning, aching. need to rest i have difficulty walking?

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Most likely Gout: When you have swelling knee and hot we have to think of 1-infection.2- inflammation.3- arthritis.
Please go to the doctor have check it out
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Question 4

what can i take for a swollen knee?

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Depends: It depends on what is causing it whether it be trauma, inflammatory arthritis, gout, or osteoarthritis.  Have it evaluated to better determine what to do.

Question 5

what should i do about swollen knee?

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Have it evaluated.: Knee swelling can be due to many things such as gout, infection, or due to tendon, cartilage, or bone abnormalities.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 6

what should be done for a swollen knee?

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Get Evaluated: There are many causes of a swollen knee. Including trauma, overuse,  arthritis (many different forms of arthritis can cause a swollen knee)  and infections. You need to get an evaluation to get the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

what i can do to relieve a swollen knee?

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RICE therapy: Rest ice, compression, elevation.  Then go figure out why the knee is swollen--what is the exact damage--and then you can deal with that appropriately.

Question 8

whats the fastest way to cure swollen knee?

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Swollen knee: Try ice and an anti-inflammatory medication. If no relief seek a medical opinion.

Question 9

how much time until my swollen knee goes away?

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It depends: It depends on the cause of the swelling. Have the knee evaluated by a rheumatologist or an orthopedist.

Question 10

what to do with a swollen knee that doesn't hurt?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: This may be a sign of an underlying condition such as lyme's disease.  Get it checked out.

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He has swollen left knee, hot to touch, and intense pain. gone to the ed, nothing broken, no mri done, its worse today than two days ago.. need help?

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