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Suggest Treatment For Stiff And Swollen Knee

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Posted on Tue, 25 Apr 2017
Question: After playing a round of golf yesterday I woke up this morning with a very sore, stiff and swollen left knee. If I sit for an extended period it is a little painful to straighten my leg then tender to walk on it. What treatment do you suggest I pursue? Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You have soft tissue injury.

Detailed Answer:
hello ,thanks for your health concerns.I have gone through your question, you are suffering from ligament sprain,do hot fomentations, applied compression bandage take muscle relaxant like thiochochicoside along with pain killer and take rest for 5days.
If you have any other questions than you can ask on follow up. Thanks.
Regards
Dr Praveen Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Suggest Treatment For Stiff And Swollen Knee

Brief Answer: You have soft tissue injury. Detailed Answer: hello ,thanks for your health concerns.I have gone through your question, you are suffering from ligament sprain,do hot fomentations, applied compression bandage take muscle relaxant like thiochochicoside along with pain killer and take rest for 5days. If you have any other questions than you can ask on follow up. Thanks. Regards Dr Praveen Tayal