Question 1

how to solve knee pain and swelling?

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Diagnosis: The first issue is the specific diagnosis.  Once that is made, then treatment options can be given.  Knee swelling can come from injury, arthritis, or even inflammatory conditions such as gout.  Do not hesitate to be seen.  Usually an exam and possibly other studies and/ or aspiration will determine the cause.

Question 2

which medicine is good for knee pain and swelling?

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Depends....: There are medications or other modalities which are used in managing swelling around the knee.  Medications such as Ibuprofen or naprosyn (naproxen) are useful, but you should be aware of the potential side effects of these medications, particularly for extended use. Ice is often your best friend when suffering from swelling around the knee. The best treatment is to treat the cause of the swelling.

Question 3

knee pain and swelling what could that be?is it considered serious should i be worried? any tips on how to lessen the pain and swelling?

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Arthritis : The swelling suggests arthritis there can be many causes depending on your age: infection, crystals like gout or long term inflammatory arthritis you need evaluation.

Question 4

intermittent right knee pain and swelling, severe stretched knee pain awakens me at night for past 3 days, pain increases with prolonged stretch/bend?

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See details: You have an inflammatory arthritis of the knee. Please see a rheumatologist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

i have knee pain and swelling maybe erosion of cartilage
whats the treatment please ?

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Many things: Rest, ice, over the counter pain meds, and activity modification is a good starting point.  Your orthopaedic surgeon can give you more specifics.

Question 6

knee pain and swelling ankle is swollen is it normal its been like that for 2 days fell on it 21 weeks ago?

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See PCP: I am not sure if you really mean that you hurt it 21 weeks ago.  In any case if the swelling in the knee and ankle have persisted and you have tried rest, ice and elevation of the leg....Then you should see your pcp.

Question 7

i had dengue 8 weeks ago. now i have severe knee pain and swelling on walking or standing. how long will these symptoms last? what to do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You have acute arthritis of your knee.  This is not a symptom of dengue.  You should see your doctor and have your knee x-rayed and tapped for starters.

Question 8

what can cause a 24 yr old to have slight arthritis in the pelvis, pain in the hips that comes and goes,  with some knee pain and swelling in knee?

Accepted Answer

See details: There can be several possible causes. Your best approach would be to see a rheumatologist.

Question 9

severe hip pain and swelling also leads to knee pain and swelling on back of knee! whole leg really, weak leg, back pain, want to give up docs don't care?

Accepted Answer

Consider : An orthopedic doctor visit. I hope your questions are answered and you find relief. If what you are doing isn't working, time to try something different.

Question 10

knee pain and swelling since two months increasing upon activity not releived by antiinflamatory xray shows no fracture?

Accepted Answer

See a rheumatologist: This is an inflammatory arthritis and needs more detailed evaluation. See a rheumatologist for this issue.

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I have knee pain and swelling maybe erosion of cartilage whats the treatment please ?

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Knee pain and swelling ankle is swollen is it normal its been like that for 2 days fell on it 21 weeks ago?

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I had dengue 8 weeks ago. now i have severe knee pain and swelling on walking or standing. how long will these symptoms last? what to do?

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What can cause a 24 yr old to have slight arthritis in the pelvis, pain in the hips that comes and goes, with some knee pain and swelling in knee?

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Severe hip pain and swelling also leads to knee pain and swelling on back of knee! whole leg really, weak leg, back pain, want to give up docs don't care?

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Knee pain and swelling since two months increasing upon activity not releived by antiinflamatory xray shows no fracture?

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