Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a swollen knee after playing basketball. but there is no pain whatsoever. it just feels liquidy (i.e: liquid is surrounding my knee and kneecap?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Effusion: You're describing a knee "effusion" or collection of fluid surrounding the knee joint. Effusions are the body's response to injury. Since you have no pain, the injury is probably minor. Best to rest it, elevate it and apply ice a few times a day for about 3 days. Once the swelling goes down, you can resume normal activities, but do so gradually. OTC Ibuprofen might help also. Best wishes.
Answered 4/29/2015
2.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Knee pain hurts bad to push on front spot just to the inside of patella. Slightly swollen. Feels better completely bent. Hurts to walk & straighten?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I got a swollen knee, feels kind of tight and is sore below the kneecap. What is it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How would I know if I tore my ACL again? Had patella tendon graft put in knee, I just worked out and it's now swollen had surgery May 15, 2014
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
After exercise, I have extreme knee pain and sometimes swelling under or around kneecap. I play basketball.
My left knee was hit yesterday next to kneecap while playing basketball. I can bend my knees, run, walk, etc. but it aches a bit?
I have osgood schlatters.but lately, my knee has been hurting on the inner side when I bend it.also kneecap feels weak.can I still play vball.crutches?
Playing soccer i have been striking a ball with power. Randomly from multiple attempts I have gotten and lock and pop on medial side of knee (feeling near/between vmo and patella). It had swelled up my knee superficially every time? Is it Plica?
Pain behind knee for 2 months when playing soccer feels like ligament or tendon. not kneecap pain. pain when leg extended or flexed
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
