What Causes Knee Swelling?

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014

Question: my 2 knees are swollen on the inside of my legs i am also overweight but my legs are like this before i had weight on

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It may be knee arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your case and I think you might be having knee osteoarthritis. But before I advise you any thing, I want to know little detail about your illness.
1.Are you having pain in both knee joint?
2. Are you able to sit cross leg and squat without pain?
3. Do you have to take any pain killer regularly?
please send me answer of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (20 hours later)

i have no pain no medication is being taken i can sit crossleged and squat its more like fluid retention to me

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is knee effusion

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and this condition is called as knee effusion. In this condition patient has knee swelling. I would recommend you to meet a orthopedic surgeon and ger it examined. He may advised you to get a ultrasound test of the knee joint.
If there is fluid collection, then a needle aspiration of this fluid can be done, and send it for testing. This will help us in identifying cause of this so that we can prevent recurrence.
I hope this helps you. Let me know if there is any other question.
Thanks.

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