Suggest Treatment For Painful Flare Up On Knees

Posted on Sat, 10 Jan 2015

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Sat, 10 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have had about flare in my knee for one week. It is better but still painful. How long is this likely to last and is there any point now in going to my family doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
i suppose there is inflammatory nature of this pain and this is commonly seen in females of your age. it can be sign of some specific disease such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis but sometimes it can occur without obvious cause after long walking or standing. you should rest, put cold compresses, take antiinflammatory painkillers and elastic bandage. also, keep your leg elevated. if there is swelling then you should visit doctor and do knee puncture to aspirate fluid and send to to an analysis. if pain persists for 2-3 weeks then you should do MRI and consult orthopedist. WIsh you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar