HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Swelling And Severe Pain In Knee?

My knee is swollen all around and very painful, inhibiting walking and even disturbing my sleep. I cannot pinpoint a specific event, and my activities have been routine. The pain has been prominent for about three weeks. I m using a knee wrap and aspirin to manage the pain, but the symptoms come back when I start walking again. I hear and feel popping in the joint. I m otherwise very healthy. Please advise. Thank you!
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response

Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and severe pain in knee. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like baker's cyst , gout , brusitis or broken bone . I would suggest you to give proper rest to your knee , apply warm compresses on it , keep your knee stabilize and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT sca, MRI or physical examination . Doctor may give plaster , prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and re commend physical therapy or surgery in severe damage .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Swelling And Severe Pain In Knee?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and severe pain in knee. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like baker s cyst , gout , brusitis or broken bone . I would suggest you to give proper rest to your knee , apply warm compresses on it , keep your knee stabilize and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT sca, MRI or physical examination . Doctor may give plaster , prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and re commend physical therapy or surgery in severe damage . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari