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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Knee?

When flying this week my knee became very swollen and painful and feels very full above the knee I can bend it backwards but bringing my leg up toward my chest at a 90 degree angle hurts, I want to make sure it is nothing severe before I fly again next week. I travel every other week for work.
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
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With such presentations in my clinic If I were your treating Doctor for this case of severe pain and swelling i would straight away diagnose it as inflammmotory joint disease and i will start with paracetmol and ibuprofen combination for five days twice a day. as soon as pain and swelling subsides try using knee cap regularly so that it strengthens your knee by preventing it from swelling and also try not to sit down on the floor if you have the habit , as this problem may lead easily to the arthritic changes of knee joint in the future.
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Knee?

With such presentations in my clinic If I were your treating Doctor for this case of severe pain and swelling i would straight away diagnose it as inflammmotory joint disease and i will start with paracetmol and ibuprofen combination for five days twice a day. as soon as pain and swelling subsides try using knee cap regularly so that it strengthens your knee by preventing it from swelling and also try not to sit down on the floor if you have the habit , as this problem may lead easily to the arthritic changes of knee joint in the future. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.