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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling In The Right Knee
Question: I have a swollen area below my right knee. It is painful to touch and hurt when I put weight on it .
Brief Answer:
It can be bursitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. I think it is most probably bursitis. This is due to collection of fluid due to arthritis. I have following suggestions for you.
1. Avoid squatting and sitting cross leg.
2.Tablet Brufen 400 mg twice daily.
3.volitran gel local application
4.Steroid injection can be given in knee joint.
4 compression bandage or knee cap can be worn.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks
It can be bursitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. I think it is most probably bursitis. This is due to collection of fluid due to arthritis. I have following suggestions for you.
1. Avoid squatting and sitting cross leg.
2.Tablet Brufen 400 mg twice daily.
3.volitran gel local application
4.Steroid injection can be given in knee joint.
4 compression bandage or knee cap can be worn.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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