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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Knee
I am a 52 yo male having right knee pain and slight swelling. Location on the inner side of the knee and behind the knee. Unable to bend the knee and walking is difficult. Started this morning. I have been placing cold compress and elevating my leg today but continue to have the pain when I try to stand up or bend it.
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
Hi,
Your symptoms suggestive of acute inflammation of knee joint. It can be Arthritis like joint inflammation or menisci injury.
For primary work up you need to investigate with digital X-ray of knee joint.
According to cause specific treatment given.
You need to give an anti-inflammatory drug like brufen for inflammation relief.
It's advisable to consult orthopedic surgeon for detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms suggestive of acute inflammation of knee joint. It can be Arthritis like joint inflammation or menisci injury.
For primary work up you need to investigate with digital X-ray of knee joint.
According to cause specific treatment given.
You need to give an anti-inflammatory drug like brufen for inflammation relief.
It's advisable to consult orthopedic surgeon for detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
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