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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Knee Arthritis

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: I twisted right knee, heard a popping sound and experienced moderate pain around the knee, forward and back side. Experiencing some swelling. Can walk but it is painful. One year ago I hyperextended the same knee, don't know if this is related. Question, how should i treat it this weekend? I have been icing and elevating. Should I take Advil? Should I see a doctor on Monday? Going forward, would it be good to wear a support band on the knee.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may have knee arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. Pain in knee at your age is mostly due to arthritis. You can take Anvil at present. Icing is also useful. I have following suggestions for you.
1. Avoid squatting and sitting cross leg.
2.Knee cap can be worn.
3.Get x rays of knee joint in standing position.
4. If there is knee arthritis then you can try steroid injection also.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

This seems like an injury like something is torn. Want to know how to treat over the weekend before I can see a doctor

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need to ice it and take Ibuprofen

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You need to avoid activities as I have suggested. For pain take Ibuprofen 400mg twice/thrice a day after food for next 2 days. Apply ice. Do not walk too much. Compression bandage can be applied. Do See the orthopaedic doctor on Monday.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee