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Knee Pain, Swollen, Tender When Applying Pressure, Hurts To Squat
Approximately one week ago I awoke in the night with pain in my knee . There is a swollen area that fits into the palm of my hand . Tender when pressure applied. Pain has recently started radiating down into my outer ankle area. Doesn t prevent me from ADL s but there is constant aching. Really hurts to squat down or try to bend down on knee. I am a 55 yo woman with no health problems until now.
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury, ligament injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury, ligament injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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