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I am a 57 year old female. I play tennis about 3-4 times per week. Yesterday while playing, my knee felt tight or stiff. I usually just need to bend my knee quickly a few times and it will pop like cracking knuckles I guess. It did not work yesterday and just felt more stiff. As the day progressed it was stiff and now the next day it is very stiff when I try to bend it and is swollen. I cannot pinpoint the pain.... I push on spots and it does not hurt.... Maybe slightly on the outside of the knee. But just cannot bend it all the way..... So far I am only taking Advil and icing it....
I think the swelling will go away slowly using Advil and icing. I do not think it is much important. I believe it is caused by overusing it. Have rest and elevate, it will get better soon.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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How To Reduce Swelling And Stiffness In Knee?
Hello, I think the swelling will go away slowly using Advil and icing. I do not think it is much important. I believe it is caused by overusing it. Have rest and elevate, it will get better soon. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician