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Do I Need To See A Doctor Immediately For A Swollen And Painful Knee?
My knee is swollen, and has been for 3 weeks now. The swelling is above the kneecap, and around the inside of the knee. My knee doesn t hurt, but when I lift my leg (like getting in to bed),I feel a strange pressure like the joint/ligaments behind the knee cap are injured.
Wed, 24 Jul 2019
Hello,
As per your history, it may be due to knee injury.
For further assessment you may require MRI of affected knee.
For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
You may require aspiration after orthopedician consultation.
Use support while walking.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
As per your history, it may be due to knee injury.
For further assessment you may require MRI of affected knee.
For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.
You may require aspiration after orthopedician consultation.
Use support while walking.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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