A 38-year-old member asked:

Help please! is getting fluid in your knee drained painful?

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Dr. Christopher Fergusonanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 20 years experience

Not too bad: Typically a local anesthetic is used. Most people tolerate it quite well.

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Dr. Payam Rafatanswered

Podiatry 23 years experience

Minimal: Anesthesia may be use... You should experience only minimal discomfort.

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