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What Is The Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knee?
Hi... this morning I noticed red, tender swelling on my daughter s knee... it had a white spot on it... I managed to burst the spot but very little came out and the swelling was moveable and felt like rubber , since then the spot has returned... my daughter says it is sore to touch... is this an infection? Will I need to get her antibiotics?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. According to your description , pain and swelling over your daughter knee seems to be inflammatory in nature. I advice her to give rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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What Is The Treatment For Swollen And Painful Knee?
Hello, Thanks for your query. According to your description , pain and swelling over your daughter knee seems to be inflammatory in nature. I advice her to give rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care