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What Causes Swelling On Knee Post Injury?

The Monday before last I fell . Went down hard on my left knee. It was skinned pretty bad. That part is fine but I just my knee cap looks like there is fluid in there. I have injured this knee before. I am not in any pain. Today I took a fluid pill. Will this go away in time Yes or no?
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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I have gone through your query. Your problem can be post traumatic synovitis. It is better to rule out this by consulting an orthopedician. X ray of knee joint should be taken to rule out any injury also. In case of excessive fluid accumulation aspiration will be required. Immobilization of knee with brace will be required for some days. NSAIDs like ketoprofen will be helpful to relieve pain and inflammation.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
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What Causes Swelling On Knee Post Injury?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Your problem can be post traumatic synovitis. It is better to rule out this by consulting an orthopedician. X ray of knee joint should be taken to rule out any injury also. In case of excessive fluid accumulation aspiration will be required. Immobilization of knee with brace will be required for some days. NSAIDs like ketoprofen will be helpful to relieve pain and inflammation. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.