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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling At The Back Of Knee
Question: I have pain and swelling in the back of my left knee. It came on suddenly last night. I have arthritis in my knees and have received synovial fluid injections in the front of my right knee. This doesn't feel like my arthritis.
Brief Answer:
Please upload an image.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.
I understand your concern. I need to ask if there is localized redness and raised temperature (to indicate inflammation). If not, I need to know if there is a specific reason that you think it not to be related to arthritis. I would also insist you to upload an image of the affected area.
I will await your response.
Regards
Please upload an image.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.
I understand your concern. I need to ask if there is localized redness and raised temperature (to indicate inflammation). If not, I need to know if there is a specific reason that you think it not to be related to arthritis. I would also insist you to upload an image of the affected area.
I will await your response.
Regards
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Dr. Yogesh D
I am having computer trouble. I sent pictures you requested using email. The response I tried to send yesterday was stuck on "connecting" for more than 24 hours.
I have no redness or fever. I have a lump/bump on the back of my left knee that is extremely painful... especially when I sit down, or go down (or up) stairs. It is somewhat hard/firm and looks swollen. I said I didn't think it was arthritis because I have arthritis in both knees (and, both hips were replaced in 2010). Both knees have been "scoped" and I am told they are bone-on-bone. So, I know what arthritis feels like and this pain is different. It has persisted for 4 days now.
I have no redness or fever. I have a lump/bump on the back of my left knee that is extremely painful... especially when I sit down, or go down (or up) stairs. It is somewhat hard/firm and looks swollen. I said I didn't think it was arthritis because I have arthritis in both knees (and, both hips were replaced in 2010). Both knees have been "scoped" and I am told they are bone-on-bone. So, I know what arthritis feels like and this pain is different. It has persisted for 4 days now.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for clarifying. The very fact that they are bone-on-bone confirms arthritis and since no inflammatory signs are present I do not think it to be anything else. Hot compress and pain meds should provide relief.
Regards
Seems to be arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for clarifying. The very fact that they are bone-on-bone confirms arthritis and since no inflammatory signs are present I do not think it to be anything else. Hot compress and pain meds should provide relief.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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