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Knee Swelling
Hi My left knee is swollen for past 4-5 days.Consulted MD.Suspected for Knee Bursitis.Want to know suggestion and remedies for it further.Is there any such criticality?
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Apply ice pack and put a towel roll under knee and press for 10 second then release repeat 10 to 15 times if it work then OK otherwise physiotherapy treatment must
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If it is in front of the knee - it is called prepatellar bursitis. If it is swollen and redness there you will benefit from antibiotics. If you doing any job involving kneeling wear some knee protection. Consult Ortho Doctor
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Bursitis? Confirm with c-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate and complete blood count and X-ray knee AP and lateral views
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tab. dolo 1000mg at present for pain relief... no exercises in bursitis.. it will aggravate your problems
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Bursa is a shock absorbing material . You need to go for investigation first like usg,ct .if the suspected diagnosis confirms then pls apply cryotherapy & creep bandage along with anti inflamatory drugs suggested by your MD.when the pain & swelling subsides upto 50% ,pls go with regular quadriceps & hamstrings exercises for further recovery.A qualified physiotherapist will surly guide you properly to prevent father reoccurance.
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avoid sports activity & heavy loading activities till the pain & swelling subside ..
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