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What can i do to get this fluid off my knee?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See answer: Start with rice-rest/ice/compression/elevation, and if the fluid/swelling does not resolve, than you need to see a dr. For an evaluation and possible knee aspiration.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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