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Knee effusion swelling
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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avoid straining and squatting use western washroom for hygienic purposes
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Ice application
Apply crape bandage
Powergesic gel application
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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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Dr. Naresh Kethagani
Orthopedist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is not effusion.
Continue your house works and get knee exercises
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Ice compression
Apply Crepe Bandage
Do Lab Test - CBC ESR CRP
USG KNEE
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