What Causes Fluid Buildup In Knee During The Morning Time?

Posted on Wed, 22 Jun 2016

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Wed, 22 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : fluid on knee, builds up during the day, but goes away at night while sleeping.

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ice will really not help

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question,
This can happen when there is irritation in the knee joint or inflammation in the muscles or tendons around the knee.
Try using an elastic wrap on the knee when you are up and moving around and prop the knee up (above the level of the heart) for 15 minutes 2-3 times during the day.
If this situation persists for longer than 2-3 months then see your doctor for some testing to determine the cause of the fluid build up.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

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