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What Causes Sudden Pain And Swelling In The Knees At Night?
Two nights ago my knee suddenly swelled up and became painful. It is still swollen and painful, although I can walk easily and hardly feel it during the day. In the late afternoon and night it is more painful, but mainly only when walking, moving. There is a reddy/brown patch showing below the knee, and the knee itself is somewhat red. It s painful to touch, although again not unbearably, and it feels like there s maybe fluid in the swelling. what do you think it might be?
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
Hello,
* Likely due to acute inflammation of the knee joint due to various issues most likely due to bacterial infection or arthritis sequence.
* An immediate assistance with your consultant surgeon is mandatory to get an x-ray and further assistance.
* Though primary relief with ice application and anti-inflammatory medicine can be obtained.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
* Likely due to acute inflammation of the knee joint due to various issues most likely due to bacterial infection or arthritis sequence.
* An immediate assistance with your consultant surgeon is mandatory to get an x-ray and further assistance.
* Though primary relief with ice application and anti-inflammatory medicine can be obtained.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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