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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Knees Be Treated?
I have loose patellas and I wear knee braces and the other day my knee cap went out in the brace but not completely. Normally after 24 hours I am fine but it has been 4 days now and my knee is still swollen and causing pain and I can feel it shift sometimes when I walk.
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Pain and swelling in the knee may be due to arthritis or infection or trauma etc. Take rest , use cold and heat compression . Use pain killers medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Knees Be Treated?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Pain and swelling in the knee may be due to arthritis or infection or trauma etc. Take rest , use cold and heat compression . Use pain killers medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.