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A 26-year-old male asked:

Voltaren (diclofenac) gel for knee swelling caused by mcl injury? is it good?

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Dr. Paul Grinanswered

Pain Management 36 years experience

Very helpful: The Voltaren (diclofenac) gel works by reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation.

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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered

Rheumatology 48 years experience

Yes!: Apply three times daily!

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I am pregnant 2m, can I use voltaren (diclofenac) gel on my back and leg?

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2 weeks of big toe pain now in knee/wrist. Dix uric acid 465.2umol/L. Why is voltaren (diclofenac) helps but why is it not going away? First attack ever

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My knee is still swollen after my MCL injury. What should I do to make the swelling go down?

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How can I help keep pain and swelling down from my knee dislocation injury. With an fracture and MCL fiber tears?

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Can Voltaren 1% gel cause severe consipation? Im unable to go and only have small pebbles. I take 4 grams on my knee. What can I do? I kinda need it for pain. I cant take it orally due to bad reflux

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