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What Causes Swelling Of Knee And Foot?

Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2014

Question: My right knee and foot swell everyday. I have had my knee looked at by and Doctor and they don't know why it swells. The Doctor has drained the fluid, off my knee several times. This is painful to me so I only get it drained when I can't stand the pain and pressure anymore. my foot just started swelling in the last month- it is very uncomfortable. what can get do to stop the swelling? as you can see from the picture. it looks like giving have no ankle because of the swelling

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
can be lymphatic obstruction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
I would like to give differential diagnosis.
There is probably lymphatic obstruction leading to effusion and swelling.
clinical examination and blood investigation along with lymphangiography will help in diagnosis.
Another possibility of cellulitis can be considered.
your doctor may start antibiotic to control infection.
You may need to send fluid aspiration for histopathological examination.
Till time take trypsin to reduce swelling.
Take rest. ,avoid infection.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

is trypspin a prescription? What should go do for the swelling? would wrapping. it in a ace came? help?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Trypsin may not be available OTC you may need prescription.

for swelling to reduce you can do limb elevation by 2-3 pillow and take rest
Treating the underlying cause for swelling will help to cure disease completely.

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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (18 minutes later)

can you prescribe the swelling medicine for me?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I can prescribe medicine for you but your local pharmacy may not consider it valid to dispatch medicine.

You may need to take written prescription from local doctor.

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.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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