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How to treat a swollen knee?
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RICE: You should start with rice as a home treatment. After 48-72 hours you may switch to heat (instead of ice). As your pain starts to subside you may add stretching as tolerated, and massage. Once pain is gone, then gently return to activity as your strength and flexibility may need time to recovery after the injury. If these symptoms worsen or persist see your orthopedic physician.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Determine the cause: The first thing is to determine why the knee is swollen in the first place. If no trauma was involved, you are better off with a rheumatologist, imo. Find the cause and the treatment will follow.
Answered 6/7/2013
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