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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Left Knee?

left knee, if I slightly twist it swells, not a lot but it swell, along with pain. It could be a 10 when it first occurs then settles to a 7 for a couple days, it is difficult to walk, I makes me limp due to the pain. played volleyball in school, I am 53 still active not playing volleyball, but active.
posted on Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Hi...Thanks for considering Ask a Doctor service
I understand your worries...
As there are many causes for pain and swelling of knee like bursitis,gout,arthiritis etc...
I suggest you to take X-Ray left knee and consult a orthopedician
Mean while take T.Hifenac D BD(twice daily after food) for 3 days for pain management
Hope your doubts are cleared
Take care
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Left Knee?

Hi...Thanks for considering Ask a Doctor service I understand your worries... As there are many causes for pain and swelling of knee like bursitis,gout,arthiritis etc... I suggest you to take X-Ray left knee and consult a orthopedician Mean while take T.Hifenac D BD(twice daily after food) for 3 days for pain management Hope your doubts are cleared Take care