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What Causes Severe Swelling In The Knees?
Question: I have swelling mostly in my knees. My rhumetaolgist his run a great deal to test. I'm neg on RA & tall of the RA tests the go with it. I had a MRI yesterday. But this am I noticed a row of parallel swelling from shin to ankle
Brief Answer:
Is it osteoarthritis
Detailed Answer:
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Well, swelling limited only to knees is less likely due to rheumatoid arthritis. I would like to know a few more queries to be able. to guide younfurther on what it could be
1. Does swelling/pain increase on walking or is it present throughout
2. is there any swelling behind your knee ?
3. any early morning stiffness?
4. does your sleep GEt disturbed due to pain
5. what all medications have been tried
It is very likely it is osteoarthritis itself.. It may be an inflammatory one which is causing the swelling. do share your MRI report as well.. It may not be too significant here but can rule. out other causes of swelling within
await your reply
regards
Dr naval
Is it osteoarthritis
Detailed Answer:
good evening
thank you for writing on health Care magic
Well, swelling limited only to knees is less likely due to rheumatoid arthritis. I would like to know a few more queries to be able. to guide younfurther on what it could be
1. Does swelling/pain increase on walking or is it present throughout
2. is there any swelling behind your knee ?
3. any early morning stiffness?
4. does your sleep GEt disturbed due to pain
5. what all medications have been tried
It is very likely it is osteoarthritis itself.. It may be an inflammatory one which is causing the swelling. do share your MRI report as well.. It may not be too significant here but can rule. out other causes of swelling within
await your reply
regards
Dr naval
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