Question 1

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 2

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 3

how to treat a swollen knee?

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RICE: You should start with rice as a home treatment. After 48-72 hours you may switch to heat (instead of ice). As your pain starts to subside you may add stretching as tolerated, and massage. Once pain is gone, then gently return to activity as your strength and flexibility may need time to recovery after the injury. If these symptoms worsen or persist see your orthopedic physician.

Question 4

indications to aspirate a swollen knee?

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Several: 2 most common indications are diagnostic and therapeutic. There are many causes for a knee effusion. Your provider may want to establish a diagnosis to guide treatment recommendations. For example, if you have gouty arthritis, that treatment may differ than that for osteoarthritis. In addition, aspirating a large volume of fluid can make your knee feel better.

Question 5

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 6

would a circulation booster help a swollen knee?

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not likely: Having a swollen knee is usually not the result of any changes in circulation to the knee, and so a "circulation booster" would not be anticipated to help with knee swelling.  Common causes of knee swelling in a 70 year old include an aggravation of underlying osteoarthritis, a degenerative meniscal tear, an overuse synrome such as pes anserine bursitis, or an inflammatory condition such as gout..

Question 7

what is the best remedy for a swollen knee post tkr?

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Time: Give the surgery time to heal. If it persists, have the orthopedist evaluate the knee.

Question 8

i have a swollen knee, how long should i rest for i'm athletic?

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See details: The best thing you can do is have the knee evaluated to determine the cause of the swelling and the best treatment for it.

Question 9

can you tell me how swollen knee how long should i rest for i'm athletic?

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See details: It depends on the cause of the swelling. Have the knee evaluated, preferably by an orthopedist.

Question 10

how long does it take for a swollen knee to heal after you hurt it when getting up from squatting?

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Difficult to answer: There are many causes of a swollen knee that may heel at different rates.  
A thorough exam is needed to determine the casue.
Some problems, like a torn meniscus, if not detected and left alone, could cause damage to the articular cartilage of the knee and set up the onset of arthritis.

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