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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Left Knee
I ve had some left knee pain with swelling on the back of the knee. Numbness in fingers when I awake in the morning or middle of the night and a feeling of body aches. My legs feel like they weight a ton, I only weight 125, I m petitie, 5 2. Any idea what this could be? Sometimes I do feel tightening on my leg.
Tue, 10 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and swelling in the left knee . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Chondromalacia, Bursitis, Patellar Tendonitis, Arthritis, Osteochondritis, Ton Meniscus . I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedic surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, CT Scan , blood tests, Electromyogram etc as per suspected cause can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly. You should take anti-inflammatory painkillers, muscle relaxants, warm or cool compresses depending upon the cause, physiotherapy to relieve and strengthen the muscles,weight loss and avoiding vigorous workout and long hours of continuous standing or sitting. In severe cases doctor may recommend surgery . For now apply warm compresses on knee .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and swelling in the left knee . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Chondromalacia, Bursitis, Patellar Tendonitis, Arthritis, Osteochondritis, Ton Meniscus . I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedic surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, CT Scan , blood tests, Electromyogram etc as per suspected cause can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly. You should take anti-inflammatory painkillers, muscle relaxants, warm or cool compresses depending upon the cause, physiotherapy to relieve and strengthen the muscles,weight loss and avoiding vigorous workout and long hours of continuous standing or sitting. In severe cases doctor may recommend surgery . For now apply warm compresses on knee .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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