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My mother's left knee got swelled

2017-09-24 17:30:30
Left knee got swelled very severely. Only knee area. Having severe pain for last 2 weeks. No relief from pain killers and applied ointment also. Mom age is 55 years.
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Proper evaluation is very crucial in this case. If swelling is there,  might be some infection,  injury or trauma is there. Without proper diagnosis,  can't day much.
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Immediately consult an orthopaedic doctor to diagnose properly,  then further steps can be decided
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Icing will help relieving pain and swelling

Answered2017-09-25 09:54:26

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