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Known osteoarthritis have been told need tka too young & fat exercising hard 5-6 days /wk knee very swollen & painful what to do to reduce symptoms?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

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Aspiration: Would see your rheumatologist or orthopedist - likely need a joint aspiration to remove the fluid in the joint. They may inject some cortisone as well if indicated.

Answered 11/24/2013

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Ice, advil (ibuprofen): May also consider injections and physical therapy.

Answered 3/25/2013

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