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What Causes Knee Swelling And Numbness In The Shin?
Question: My left knee has swollen badly and my shin is numb, has been like this for a week or so. My right knee swells quite bad also
Brief Answer:
Possible fluid under the knee cup
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
You will need to do a physical exam to determine why your knee its swollen. In general the swelling its because of fluid under the knee cup. A MRI would make it clear the cause of the fluid and where is the damage and what repair will be needed.
For now, until you go to a doctor I will recommend to use Ibuprofen 400 mg every 6 hours. It will lower the inflamation and a possible pain.
Keep the legs elevated.
Use compression socks.
Ice or heat in the knee may help too.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Possible fluid under the knee cup
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
You will need to do a physical exam to determine why your knee its swollen. In general the swelling its because of fluid under the knee cup. A MRI would make it clear the cause of the fluid and where is the damage and what repair will be needed.
For now, until you go to a doctor I will recommend to use Ibuprofen 400 mg every 6 hours. It will lower the inflamation and a possible pain.
Keep the legs elevated.
Use compression socks.
Ice or heat in the knee may help too.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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