Knee swelling indicates a knee problem where fluid collects around the knee joint. It can be due to injury, overuse, or underlying condition. Ways to treat knee swelling at home are providing enough rest, hot and cold packs, compression with elastic bands, keeping legs elevated, pain killer medicines, and knee massages to drain the fluid by self or from a therapist, isometric knee exercises for muscle strengthening.
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I have swollen knees and pain in my heel and lower back. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Four years ago, my right knee suddenly started getting swollen. I could not walk, sit, or bend my knee, and there was extreme pain, warmth, and redness in my knee. Finally, after almost four months of struggle, I went to an orthopedic surgeon, who told me that my RA factor was negative and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the reports attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I can understand the pain you are going through at such a young age. The elevated rheumatoid factor indeed points towards inflammatory ar... Read Full »