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What Causes Ankle And Knee Swelling After Prolonged Sitting?

I sit most of the day eight hours drive home hour...after three my left leg knee ankle swells, some times back of leg sore when I try to stand, sometimes both knees hurt, then in morning back to ok ,until after 3. I notice weekends, its not as bad, but is this some kind of arthritis, as it goes away... Sometimes I take Ibroprohhen , but don t like taking a pill a day.....sometimes I use ben gay to relieve the swell
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
u seem to hve weak cartilage and bones causing the bones and joints to get strained.
get xrays and blood investigations done.
rest ,analgesics,physio shud help.
Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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What Causes Ankle And Knee Swelling After Prolonged Sitting?

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. u seem to hve weak cartilage and bones causing the bones and joints to get strained. get xrays and blood investigations done. rest ,analgesics,physio shud help. Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.