A member asked:

How long will my knee be swollen if i stop running completely? its not infected or painful just water filled. it was swollen after running.

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Swelling is bad: There is an underlying injury that should be evaluated before you resume running and risk further and possibly permanent damage.See your doctor and apply r i c e. ( rest, ice, compression, elevation).

Answered 12/30/2014

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Source of fluid: The question is why fluid is in joint or around joint. Not normal. Obviously running doesn't agree with your knee. Sometimes cartilage or ligament ligament injuries can cause fluid in knee joint.Swollen knee is common problem. Cause of knee swelling can be a challenge.Water on the knee may be result of trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease.To determine cause may tap knee, imaging.

Answered 4/13/2014

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