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What Causes Severe Swelling And Pain In Right Knee?
Question: I have severe swelling and pain in my right knee. I have not fallen. But the pain is getting worse each day. The pain is a constant throbbing without movement, but excruciating , stabbing Sith movement. This has just happened over the last week. Do you have any clues as to what could have caused this?
Brief Answer:
Due to arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From your symptoms it seems that your right knee joint has undergone arthritic changes. This can happen due to an injury, infection or degenerative changes. An X-ray or better MRI scan of the knee will help in proper diagnosis.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This can take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
I also encourage you to consult an orthopedician for physical examination. A few blood tests, X-rays of the knee, CT / MRI scans of the knee will help us diagnose the condition and help us in choosing the best approach of treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Due to arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From your symptoms it seems that your right knee joint has undergone arthritic changes. This can happen due to an injury, infection or degenerative changes. An X-ray or better MRI scan of the knee will help in proper diagnosis.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This can take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
I also encourage you to consult an orthopedician for physical examination. A few blood tests, X-rays of the knee, CT / MRI scans of the knee will help us diagnose the condition and help us in choosing the best approach of treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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