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What Causes Blood Drainage From The Knees And Swelling?
On top of my kneecap my skin expands like it is full of water. Only have pain when I put on it. It covers the whole front of my knee; about 1 1/2 high. When doctor trained the top of the knee, it was BLOOD. It he ton both, at different times. Yesterday he drained my L knee, and again it is already swelling up to the size of yesterday. Where is the blood coming ? Why?
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Hello,
It could be a knee joint effusion or arthritis. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. An ultrasound knee is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a knee joint effusion or arthritis. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. An ultrasound knee is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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