
Suggest Treatment For Swollen Painful Knee

Internal injury of knee likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You must have hurt your internal structures in knee while running, which are anterior/posterior cruciate ligament, medial/lateral collateral ligament, medial and lateral menisci, joint capsule, synovium, crossing muscles or bone cartilage. Such pain can also happen due to age related myxoid degeneration of the menisci. It needs proper clinical examination and relevant investigations to diagnose which among these is hurt. These are best visualized on MRI (Magnetic Resonant Imaging).
Heat application and use of knee brace is advised for proper knee support.
Avoid such activities as squatting, kneeling, heavy lifting, climbing, etc.
Adding glucosamine sulfate as supplement after consulting your orthopedician may help in relieving your symptoms.
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Keep the leg elevated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If the elastic knee brace is not helping then open patella sleeve should help. Remove the brace while resting and keep the leg on two pillows to reduce the swelling. Do get an MRI done to find out the exact problem.
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