U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
OH
A 43-year-old male asked:

I injured my knee and doctors think its a torn mcl swelling is getting worse and worse. has been drained once and the swelling just comes back. its extremely hot to the touch and now my foot keeps getting cold and numb. could this be a serious pro?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Yes. What you described is suggestive of infection/inflammation in the joint and warrants immediate attention by a doctor, preferably an orthopedic surgeon.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
Reviewed Feb 19, 2022
Thank
Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM
Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 22-year-old female asked:
Bad fall on knee three weeks later numbness and swelling remain bottom of kneecap. Pressure to touch but little pain. Need to see doc?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 21-year-old male asked:
I have IBS and also have constant mild joint pain in my hands, feet, and right knee. I dont have any stiffness, swelling, or numbness and I recently had ESR, C Reactive Protein, and CBC blood work which came back fine. What could it possibly be?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 41-year-old female asked:
I got injured at work. I fell off a ladder and now I have bone bruse of the knee. The doc said i could work and I am on my feet 12 hours a day.?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 58-year-old female asked:
Been to 5 doctors numbness in foot leg toes tingling back knee pain 8 weeks no answer?
1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in
A 49-year-old female asked:
I have a sedimentation rate of 52 and WBC of 13(?). I have joint pain, neck, hip, shoulder, elbows and knees, worse on the right than the left. I also have numb patches on the sides of legs hands feet, this comes and goes. Doc is thinking PMR?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Last updated Feb 19, 2022

Found in:

Swelling›Knee injury

People also asked

I was in a truck accident septic 2018 my husband passed away from the heart attack I injured my back my hip and my knee now I can feel my right foot. getting up is very pain full and my hip is swelling on my back side?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Pain in back of left knee, calf, hamstring & buttock. Tingling/numbness in heel. Gets worse seated. No swelling or discoloration. Ican still exercise?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
What can cause severe pain 1yr after total knee replacement surgery?My mother has numbness in foot and knee. Sometimes swelling. Thanks
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I hurt my knee bowling 3 months ago and it was feeling better until running hard on it during emergency now it hurts bad again with ankle and foot swelling. Is that swelling normal in foot and knee from injured knee?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I have a venous us and see a vascular doc in a week for severe bilateral foot/ankle swelling attacks. The leg cramps/pain behind knee. ? How to sleep?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

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.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.