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Suggest Treatment For Fluid On Knee Cap

Im having some knee pain, I have always have had some fluid on my knee cap due to me working on hard surfaces alot(vet nurse) and the past 8 years, i have delt with a little fluid on my knee, we have had weather change and my knee has cracked at least 20 times today already and at first cracking my knee felt great and now its super pain full
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Fluid on knee cap could be due to bursitis. Get an xray of knee done to see any arthritic changes. Meanwhile you can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation.
Hope this helps you. Warm regards
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Suggest Treatment For Fluid On Knee Cap

Hi, Thanks for your query. Fluid on knee cap could be due to bursitis. Get an xray of knee done to see any arthritic changes. Meanwhile you can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Hope this helps you. Warm regards