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My Right Kneecap Has Been Retaining Fluid & It Is Very Painful
My right kneecap has been retaining fluid for 3 weeks now and it is very painful, now over the last couple of days the pain not the fluid has traveled down the back of my leg. I also for about a year or more when I sleep at night my hips ache so bad that it wakes me and no matter what I take I cannot get comfortable. But my knee is my main concern for now because it is affecting my daily life, I have 2 children to care for and this has really slowed me down. Please, if you have any advice let me know because my primary doctor is brushing it off as muscle strains. Thanks for any advice !
Sat, 19 Nov 2011
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Swelling in the joint does indicate an arthritis like condtion. it could be an autoimmune disorder or an infection. That can be evaluated with a detailed history. The orthopedic surgeon shall be able to give you topical injections. and if there is no issue with the knee except for pain, then you can go for pain management
Hello.Welcome to HCM forum.Consult an orthopedician,get x-ray and MRI rt knee done.If required go for arthroscopy which can be both diagnostic and therapeutic.Most likely you may be having osteo arthritis.Thanks and good luck.
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