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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knee

I shot some cocaine in the left side of my right knee and missed. Now over the knee cap is swollen,red,feverish and extremely painful. So painful I can barely walk. I don t want my doc to know cause he s known me since I was 8. Should I tell him I have one of the sebaceous cysts that I get occasionally and get him to prescribe me some kephlex to clear it up? I ve done that before and it worked great.
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful knee . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Chondromalacia, Bursitis, gout , Arthritis, Osteochondritis, Ton Meniscus , bakers cyst or infection . I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, CT Scan , blood tests and physical examination etc as per suspected cause can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly. Doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory painkillers, muscle relaxants ,physiotherapy to relieve and strengthen the muscles,weight loss and doctor may also prescribe nerve supplement along with antibiotics in case of infection or surgical excision in case of cyst . For now take proper rest , keep your leg elevated while laying down , take ibuprofen or acetaminopehn for pain , apply warm compresses on swelling and lower your salt consumption.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knee

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful knee . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Chondromalacia, Bursitis, gout , Arthritis, Osteochondritis, Ton Meniscus , bakers cyst or infection . I would suggest you to consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray, CT Scan , blood tests and physical examination etc as per suspected cause can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly. Doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory painkillers, muscle relaxants ,physiotherapy to relieve and strengthen the muscles,weight loss and doctor may also prescribe nerve supplement along with antibiotics in case of infection or surgical excision in case of cyst . For now take proper rest , keep your leg elevated while laying down , take ibuprofen or acetaminopehn for pain , apply warm compresses on swelling and lower your salt consumption. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari