What Causes Swelling With Mild Pain Above Ankle?
Bursitis likely.
Detailed Answer:
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I have seen the images attached. The swelling with mild pain above the knee is likely to be due to pre patellar or suprapatellar bursitis.
The inflamed bursa may have a fluid collected inside due to an inflammation. The main treatment of such a condition is rest to the knee and anti inflammatory medicines. Doing a hot compress will also help. You can use an elastic knee brace for proper support.
Do consult your orthopedician for a physical examination and in case the swelling increases or pain persists then local steroid injections can help.
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What causes this condition?
Caused by injury or infection or arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It can be caused by a direct injury to the knee, repeated kneeling, infection or arthritis.
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