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I currently run 10 to 20km a week. once every 3 to 4 months my right knee will swell up. i currently ice it and use an anti inflammatory until the swelli g and pain is gone a day or two later. is this the right thing to do?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Yes and no: While icing will help bring down the inflammation, it will do nothing to treat the cause of your swelling. Please see an Orthopedic Surgeon or a Rheumatologist to try to discover what's going on. By not addressing the cause you may be doing progressive joint damage.

Answered 2/21/2020

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A member asked:

I currently run 10 to 20km a week. once every 3 to 4 months my right knee will swell up. i currently ice it and use an anti inflammatory until the swelli g and pain is gone a day or two later. is this the right thing to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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