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How To Treat A Swollen, Painful Knee And Fever Caused In The Knee Replaced Area?
my husband had knee replacement about 9 years and know it is swelled and very pain full also he has a fever diarrhea symptoms. what cause this and how do I make it better my husband is 83 very active with his mini horses and this is a big disappointment not be able to do what he likes. Thank you for your help Janet wickman
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
Hi
Thanks for your query
Based on your description it seems he ha developed knee joint infection. Visit a doctor for - 1. Blood investigation like white blood cell and differential leukocyte count C- reactive protein and ESR.
2. Antibiotic like linezolid after discussion with the doctor and pain killer.
3. Treatment for diarrhoea.
Take care and wish him good health
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh (http://bit.ly/drmchugh)
Thanks for your query
Based on your description it seems he ha developed knee joint infection. Visit a doctor for - 1. Blood investigation like white blood cell and differential leukocyte count C- reactive protein and ESR.
2. Antibiotic like linezolid after discussion with the doctor and pain killer.
3. Treatment for diarrhoea.
Take care and wish him good health
Regards
Dr.mukesh chugh (http://bit.ly/drmchugh)
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