Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Tenderness And Swelling In Knee After Injury
Hello, I recently fell and bumped my knee on the corner of a rigid table, it s been 3 hours and it has now swollen noticeably. It is tender to the touch but not painful, it does not impede my walking in any way, I m just wondering what the swelling is made up of or why it is there in the first place.
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As a specialist, i must advise you, not to walk around, but see an orthopedic specialist urgently.
Swelling after an injury over the knee is, usually due to a fluid collection in and around the joint, called an effusion.
It's easily diagnosed after a X-ray of the joint, or even a MRI scan.
Once diagnosed, your doctor will give you analgesic injection and tablets.
Also. a plaster to stabilize or immobilize the joint for about 6 weeks is given.
You may contact me, with a direct question. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As a specialist, i must advise you, not to walk around, but see an orthopedic specialist urgently.
Swelling after an injury over the knee is, usually due to a fluid collection in and around the joint, called an effusion.
It's easily diagnosed after a X-ray of the joint, or even a MRI scan.
Once diagnosed, your doctor will give you analgesic injection and tablets.
Also. a plaster to stabilize or immobilize the joint for about 6 weeks is given.
You may contact me, with a direct question. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....