HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Need Medication For Swelling Up Of Knees

My father is 91 years old ,his knee is inflated he lives in an old age home ,seen by the Dr ,he comes once every 2 weeks ,last month he treated him with antibiotics for 10 day 3 pills per day,the swelling was gone,but yesterday his knee swelled up again..Dr is on duty next Friday .Now my Dads left knee and the rest of his lower leg is swelling up ,he does not want to go to the emergency what do I do????by the way dr treated him for cellulitis . Thank you
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
hi your dad was treated for infection in the knee or cellulitis which has recurred and is spreading. I suggest Start antibiotics again, Complete bed rest and take him to emergency ASAP so that proper diagnosis is made and Intravenous antibiotics are started.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Cellulitis


Loading Online Doctors....
Need Medication For Swelling Up Of Knees

hi your dad was treated for infection in the knee or cellulitis which has recurred and is spreading. I suggest Start antibiotics again, Complete bed rest and take him to emergency ASAP so that proper diagnosis is made and Intravenous antibiotics are started.