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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Swollen Knee

my husband, 57, felt a pop to the back of left knee this morning while leaning forward to pull seatbelt for a carseat. He had immediate pain and now swollen, tight, and very painful to walk or move it. When he brings the left foot upward his calf hurts
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.After going through your query I concluded that your husband is suffering pain knee it may be sprain knee. You can get your x Ray done to rule out osteoarthritis. Rest ,analgesic such as diclofenac,icing are helpful.You can discuss your doctor about it.Hope I Have answered your query. If you have any clarification then feel free to contact us.I will be happy to answer your questions. Whishing you good health.Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful And Swollen Knee

Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.After going through your query I concluded that your husband is suffering pain knee it may be sprain knee. You can get your x Ray done to rule out osteoarthritis. Rest ,analgesic such as diclofenac,icing are helpful.You can discuss your doctor about it.Hope I Have answered your query. If you have any clarification then feel free to contact us.I will be happy to answer your questions. Whishing you good health.Take care.