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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Left Knee?

I have swelling on the upper part of my left knee. I was in ER for two days and could not move my left side much as I was given IV continuously for 48 hours. There was severe pain all around left side of the body. Now it s concentrated right above the left knee.
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Dear patient
Why you was in ER for 2 days? Have you injured your knee and swelling was after injury? I want to know because u did not mention this in your history. If swelling was after injury then xray of left knee anteroposterior and lateral views should be done to rule out fracture Since pain is not relieved in 2 days. if Xray is normal further investigation needed is mri of left knee to rule out soft tissue injury should be done. Visit to knee surgeon is recommended.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Left Knee?

Dear patient Why you was in ER for 2 days? Have you injured your knee and swelling was after injury? I want to know because u did not mention this in your history. If swelling was after injury then xray of left knee anteroposterior and lateral views should be done to rule out fracture Since pain is not relieved in 2 days. if Xray is normal further investigation needed is mri of left knee to rule out soft tissue injury should be done. Visit to knee surgeon is recommended.