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HI I Have A Knee That I Hurt 50 Years
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I have a knee that I hurt 50 years ago playing football - has not been too bad. Warm water showers really help. Walking is the hardest thing on it - I bike 20 km a day and it is ok. I was walking on rocky ground for 4 days -knee was getting somewhat sore - drove home for 3 hrs - took a shower and did the warm water treatment on it - It then really swelled up - became extremely painful - only icing helps - was getting a bit better - still pretty difficult to move around - thought I'd try the warm water treatment again - and again it swelled up and became painful. Advil helps - still very swollen - not full range - difficulty walking. I don't remember twisting it. What do you think caused this and what treatments do you recommend?
I have a knee that I hurt 50 years ago playing football - has not been too bad. Warm water showers really help. Walking is the hardest thing on it - I bike 20 km a day and it is ok. I was walking on rocky ground for 4 days -knee was getting somewhat sore - drove home for 3 hrs - took a shower and did the warm water treatment on it - It then really swelled up - became extremely painful - only icing helps - was getting a bit better - still pretty difficult to move around - thought I'd try the warm water treatment again - and again it swelled up and became painful. Advil helps - still very swollen - not full range - difficulty walking. I don't remember twisting it. What do you think caused this and what treatments do you recommend?
Brief Answer:
Can be arthritis or injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The painful and swollen knee joint can be due to an inflammation due to arthritis caused by age related wear and tear of the joint or can be related to an internal injury to the joint by walking on an uneven surface. An MRI scan of the knee will help in the proper diagnosis.
Till then you can take Advil thrice a day and continue with a cold compress and rest. You can also use an elastic knee brace for an extra support to the area. Taking joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine can also help in case the swelling is due to arthritis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be arthritis or injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The painful and swollen knee joint can be due to an inflammation due to arthritis caused by age related wear and tear of the joint or can be related to an internal injury to the joint by walking on an uneven surface. An MRI scan of the knee will help in the proper diagnosis.
Till then you can take Advil thrice a day and continue with a cold compress and rest. You can also use an elastic knee brace for an extra support to the area. Taking joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine can also help in case the swelling is due to arthritis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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