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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling In The Knee

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Question : I have had some pain and swelling in my right knee. Today it ballooned up like a football and is quite painful. I've never had anything like this before and it is of great concern. Can you help me please? XXXXXXX XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
acute synovitis- needs medication , x ray and possible removal of fluid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
This is called acute synovitis Knee. Start pain killers , hot fomentation, local analgesic cream and a knee support. Get an X ray of the knee. If swelling is large , it might require removal of fluid from knee joint .
Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Swelling In The Knee

Brief Answer: acute synovitis- needs medication , x ray and possible removal of fluid. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. This is called acute synovitis Knee. Start pain killers , hot fomentation, local analgesic cream and a knee support. Get an X ray of the knee. If swelling is large , it might require removal of fluid from knee joint . Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.