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Diagnosed With Knee Effusion. Swelling And Pain Still Persistent. What Can I Do?

I got diagnosed with a knee effusion 3 weeks ago, xrays, no arthritis . Took ibuprofin, no exercise. Swelling has gone down just a little, but it s still slightly warm, and pain in going down steps, and it s tougher now, than 3 wks ago, to take the weight on it when going down steps. It feels like my upper leg is getting all tense. Do I need to go back to doctor, consider aspiration, consider other measures?
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
I would like to know how old are you. If you are above fifty this is knee arthritis can required analgesics and rest. If x ray is normal it is in early stage.if you are below 50, I would recommend you to get MRI that will going to tell us of there is any synoviyal hypertrophy is present. I would also suggest you to get blood investigation like CRP,ESR and Ra factor to make sure if there is rheumatoid element is present.
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Diagnosed With Knee Effusion. Swelling And Pain Still Persistent. What Can I Do?

I would like to know how old are you. If you are above fifty this is knee arthritis can required analgesics and rest. If x ray is normal it is in early stage.if you are below 50, I would recommend you to get MRI that will going to tell us of there is any synoviyal hypertrophy is present. I would also suggest you to get blood investigation like CRP,ESR and Ra factor to make sure if there is rheumatoid element is present.