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Does Severe Knee Pain Need Medical Attention?

I have had pain in my right knee for about 2 weeks. I have taken advil for inflammation. I have elevated it. It wakes me up at night. I have had a torn meniscus on my left knee a few years ago and had surgery done on it. It feels the same. Should I see my primary doctor???
Thu, 16 Nov 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I do understand your pain and discomfort.
Advil-Ibuprofen
As per your history your problem has many pathological causes so before arriving at a diagnostic point you need certain investigations as below-:
1)Do Blood DC and TWBC count to ruled out infection and filariasis

2)Do a fasting blood sugar and Uric acid test

3)Do a physical exam as well as arthroscopy of knee by an orthopedic doctor to ruled out all surgical disorders of knee if blood report is normal
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
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Does Severe Knee Pain Need Medical Attention?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. Advil-Ibuprofen As per your history your problem has many pathological causes so before arriving at a diagnostic point you need certain investigations as below-: 1)Do Blood DC and TWBC count to ruled out infection and filariasis 2)Do a fasting blood sugar and Uric acid test 3)Do a physical exam as well as arthroscopy of knee by an orthopedic doctor to ruled out all surgical disorders of knee if blood report is normal I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks,