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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Knee

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: i was told that my knee is swelling up because I have Bursitis. is there a quick fix i can do or how do i stop it from reaccuring?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs further investigations to say that. Needs rest, warm packs, limb elev

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

Bursitis is inflammation and fluid collection of the protective bags around the knee joint.

This can cause pain around the knee and restricted movements.

This can be treated by anti inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen. Also if there is fluid accumulation, the fluid can be aspirated and tested to rule out common causes like Rheumatoid arthritis, Reiters arthritis, Seronegative spondarthropathy etc.

Also blood tests like Complete blood count, Rheumatoid factor, ESR, CRP are important to diagnose common conditions. The treatment can be given according to the cause.

Hot fomentation, limb elevation, avoiding much knee flexion will give relief. Avoid running, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (13 hours later)

i am a UPS driver, and I do alot of bending at the knees to lower and lift packages. go I b going in & out of the UPS truck also requires me to step up and down so more bending of the knee. do you think a day or 2 off woukd help me?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid knee flexion

Detailed Answer:
Yes. Definitely. Do take a couple of days off and avoid knee flexion as much as possible.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T