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What Causes Pain Under The Knee Cap With A Swelling
Question: Hello i have knee pain in my under my knee cap seems it getting bigger than its size comparing for the other knee cap! Any body can help me to know what is this i have pictures too
Brief Answer:
Can be due to inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain under the knee cap with a swelling can be due to inflammation of the bursae around the knee. An internal injury to the knee joint structures can also cause such symptoms.
You can get an MRI scan of the knee done to know the extent of problem. Till then do take an anti inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen and use an elastic knee brace for support to the knee.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Can be due to inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain under the knee cap with a swelling can be due to inflammation of the bursae around the knee. An internal injury to the knee joint structures can also cause such symptoms.
You can get an MRI scan of the knee done to know the extent of problem. Till then do take an anti inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen and use an elastic knee brace for support to the knee.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
These are the comparistion between my both knees
Brief Answer:
Inflamed bursa likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached images. Your left knee is swollen. This is likely to be due to a swollen bursa. Anti inflammatory medicines and rest will help in healing.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Inflamed bursa likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
I have seen the attached images. Your left knee is swollen. This is likely to be due to a swollen bursa. Anti inflammatory medicines and rest will help in healing.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No this is not swollen i took intiflonatory i rest but it doesnot go... Its like this for maybe 1. Month the same size
Brief Answer:
Inflamed bursa likely.
Detailed Answer:
The enlarged size below the knee cap is likely to be due to inflamed bursa. A direct examination and MRI scan is a must to establish the proper diagnosis.
Regards.
Inflamed bursa likely.
Detailed Answer:
The enlarged size below the knee cap is likely to be due to inflamed bursa. A direct examination and MRI scan is a must to establish the proper diagnosis.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I did MRI TODAY and this is the result
Brief Answer:
Patellar tendon strain with inflammation of bursa.
Detailed Answer:
The findings are suggestive of tendonitis with strain of patellar tendon and effusion of infrapatellar bursa. This can heal with conservative treatment. Avoid weight bearing on the leg and use an elastic knee brace for at least 4-6 weeks. Do take oral anti inflammatory medicines regularly after consulting your orthopedician. Doing a hot compress on the area will help in early healing.
Regards.
Patellar tendon strain with inflammation of bursa.
Detailed Answer:
The findings are suggestive of tendonitis with strain of patellar tendon and effusion of infrapatellar bursa. This can heal with conservative treatment. Avoid weight bearing on the leg and use an elastic knee brace for at least 4-6 weeks. Do take oral anti inflammatory medicines regularly after consulting your orthopedician. Doing a hot compress on the area will help in early healing.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok, for now? Whats the next step? I have seriuos games in the upcoming days? I should play 100% .. Am taking arxocia for like 1 month. Its helpful but am afraid from the said effect! There is any other plan? - I want to play for extra 3 weeks. Then i have time for rehab treatment?
Brief Answer:
Rest and knee brace is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Right now your knee joint needs rest. Doing practice for games can cause further deterioration. You can take pain killers like Ibuprofen or Advil. Do consult your orthopedician before taking any medicine for proper prescriptions. Do not continue taking any pain killer for a long duration without consulting your physician.
Delayed healing and stress can cause scar tissue and persistent pain in the knee joint.
Regards.
Rest and knee brace is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Right now your knee joint needs rest. Doing practice for games can cause further deterioration. You can take pain killers like Ibuprofen or Advil. Do consult your orthopedician before taking any medicine for proper prescriptions. Do not continue taking any pain killer for a long duration without consulting your physician.
Delayed healing and stress can cause scar tissue and persistent pain in the knee joint.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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