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What Causes Pain In Calf Area And Recurrent Swelling Of Knee?
Question: I am experiencing pain in calf and repeat swelling of knee. I have had fluid drained from knee three times.
An X-ray and ultrasound were ordered. Results were negative for knee damage. What should I ask my doctor?
An X-ray and ultrasound were ordered. Results were negative for knee damage. What should I ask my doctor?
Brief Answer:
You may need to first confirm diagnosis,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
You may need to first confirm diagnosis, as why there is repeated effusion in your knee.
Blood teat like ESR, CRP, and knee aspirate cytology will help in diagnosis.
If required MRI knee may help.
Precaution to be taken
Activity modifications-avoid squatting, avoid cross leg sitting on floor, and reduce stair climbing.
Weight reduction is very important to prevent progression.
Do daily exercises and stretches.
Diet rich in calcium and vitamin D will help to reduce progression.
If all tests are normal then this can be effusion stage of degenerative osteoarthritis.
Calf pain can be due to deep vein thrombosis which can be confirmed by colour doppler study.
Calf pain can also be due to vit B12 deficiency.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
You may need to first confirm diagnosis,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
You may need to first confirm diagnosis, as why there is repeated effusion in your knee.
Blood teat like ESR, CRP, and knee aspirate cytology will help in diagnosis.
If required MRI knee may help.
Precaution to be taken
Activity modifications-avoid squatting, avoid cross leg sitting on floor, and reduce stair climbing.
Weight reduction is very important to prevent progression.
Do daily exercises and stretches.
Diet rich in calcium and vitamin D will help to reduce progression.
If all tests are normal then this can be effusion stage of degenerative osteoarthritis.
Calf pain can be due to deep vein thrombosis which can be confirmed by colour doppler study.
Calf pain can also be due to vit B12 deficiency.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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