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Knee effusion swelling

2025-04-06 06:37:32
I have been facing problem in my one knee while sitting up ..i have pain ...the pain is not there while i walk ..but on changing position...lately there is swelling on lateral aspect of knee ..seems to be knee effusion...pls suggest my how to get rid of it on homely basis ..i dont have history of trauma or anything..it is spontaneous
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Looks like synovial tissue hypertrophy, synovium Is the tissue btwn ur knee which helps in easy painless movements of the knee Can be inflamed by number of causes It is age related , affecting few sex more commonly May be inflammatory or infective
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better to get cbc esr crpuric acid level and anti ccp
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avoid straining and squatting use western washroom for hygienic purposes

Answered2025-04-12 10:51:32

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It is not effusion. Continue your house works and get knee exercises

Answered2025-04-10 07:16:50

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Ice application Apply crape bandage Powergesic gel application

Answered2025-04-09 03:01:02

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Apply crepe bandage in the morning. Take serratiopeptidase tablets 1-1-1 for 3 days. While sleeping keep a pillow underneath the leg.
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Get an USG knee.
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avoid sitting cross legged or squatting

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Ice compression Apply Crepe Bandage Do Lab Test -  CBC ESR CRP USG KNEE

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