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What Causes Knee Pain And Swelling Despite Taking Advil?

I hurt my knee playing tennis on Saturday (It s now Monday) and it is still swollen, hurts to bend, hurts to walk upstairs/ downstairs, and just hurts in general.I have been icing it and taking advil but that doesn t seem to be helping. What do you think is weong with it? And what should i do to treat it?
Tue, 10 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have knee pain and swelling despite taking Advil . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like anterior cruciate ligament injury ,torn meniscus , knee bursitis , patellar tendinitis , iliotibial band syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis . But in your case it seems to me the symproms are probably due to rheumatoid arthritis ,gout or cyst , so it ie important to find out exact cause . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order X-ray , CT scans , ultrasound , MRI and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend muscle strengthening exercises along with injection of a corticosteroid drug and surgery like arthroscopic surgery . For noe apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest , drink plenty of water and elevate your legs while lying down .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Knee Pain And Swelling Despite Taking Advil?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have knee pain and swelling despite taking Advil . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like anterior cruciate ligament injury ,torn meniscus , knee bursitis , patellar tendinitis , iliotibial band syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis . But in your case it seems to me the symproms are probably due to rheumatoid arthritis ,gout or cyst , so it ie important to find out exact cause . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order X-ray , CT scans , ultrasound , MRI and blood tests to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend muscle strengthening exercises along with injection of a corticosteroid drug and surgery like arthroscopic surgery . For noe apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest , drink plenty of water and elevate your legs while lying down . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari