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What Causes Mild Swelling And Stiffness In Knee?
left knee is stiff with minor swelling. I have full range of motion and can walk no problem. It s excessively stiff when getting up after sitting for a while. It feels sore but NOT sore to the touch. Back of the knee feels swollen, but doesn t look swollen. Ibuprofen 600mg along with icing and heating pad helps to a small extent.
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have causes mild swelling and stiffness in knee . Well a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries ,which can cause such symptoms . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries , tendinitis , arthritis , gout , bursitis and chondromalacia .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically , order x -ray , CT scan , MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may five steroid injection , prescribe anti inflammatory , methotrexate , drain the site if infection is there , give hyaluronic acid injection or recommend partial or complete knee replacement knee replacement surgery . For now apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have causes mild swelling and stiffness in knee . Well a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries ,which can cause such symptoms . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries , tendinitis , arthritis , gout , bursitis and chondromalacia .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically , order x -ray , CT scan , MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may five steroid injection , prescribe anti inflammatory , methotrexate , drain the site if infection is there , give hyaluronic acid injection or recommend partial or complete knee replacement knee replacement surgery . For now apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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