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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Knee
I m Carlos. 47 yo. I had ACL surgery (left Knee) about 5 years ago. since, I haven t had any issues or knee problems. Last week I workout as usual my legs; and 4 days later I was in the most crazy knee pain, swollen and very warmed area. I immediately went to Ice, elevate and rest; not medication because I m allergic to Sulfa. what can I take?
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
Dear patient
if pain is there with warmth possibility of infection needs to be ruled out. I would like to advise ultrasound of the left knee to check for the collection of fluid. Meanwhile start tab cefixime 200 mg twice a day and tab zerodol sp twice a day.
If ultrasound shows collection of fluid in the joint please consult your operating surgeon as soon as possible.
if pain is there with warmth possibility of infection needs to be ruled out. I would like to advise ultrasound of the left knee to check for the collection of fluid. Meanwhile start tab cefixime 200 mg twice a day and tab zerodol sp twice a day.
If ultrasound shows collection of fluid in the joint please consult your operating surgeon as soon as possible.
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