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What Could Cause Rubbing Sensation In The Knees During A Viral Infection In A Child?

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Posted on Tue, 17 Oct 2023
Question: My Daughter is going to be of 7 month on 14th sept.From Past one week(she had viral Infection from 6th sept ) we are observing sometime when she move her ankle there is sound coming from knee like some bones are rubbing against each other in knee.This we earlier felt in right leg however now this is in both leg.



what is the reason for this and what check we can do to be sure everything is ok.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to fever and mild swelling in the joints.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You feel there is a bony rubbing sound when the child moves her ankle. In my opinion it is quite possible for the sound since whenever there is fever, there could be mild swelling in the joint (called reactive synovitis) which may sometimes cause this feeling of bony sound.

I would suggest that unless there is local swelling, redness or severe pain, do not do anything at present. Just continue with fever treatment. If you feel same sound is coming 3-4 weeks later even after fever has subsided then she needs orthopedic check up.

Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

Regards
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What Could Cause Rubbing Sensation In The Knees During A Viral Infection In A Child?

Brief Answer: Could be due to fever and mild swelling in the joints. Detailed Answer: Hi, You feel there is a bony rubbing sound when the child moves her ankle. In my opinion it is quite possible for the sound since whenever there is fever, there could be mild swelling in the joint (called reactive synovitis) which may sometimes cause this feeling of bony sound. I would suggest that unless there is local swelling, redness or severe pain, do not do anything at present. Just continue with fever treatment. If you feel same sound is coming 3-4 weeks later even after fever has subsided then she needs orthopedic check up. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question. Regards