Its been this way for about 4 days. There is no pain except when I try to bend it completely like I could before.
2006-06-17 02:33:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Could be lots of things. Did you injure your knee? I had a knee injury about six years ago, and had something similar, and ended up with knee surgery. I pulled the ligament and needed to have my kneecap realigned. How old are you? It could be arthritis. I would go see an orthopedist, they will want to take an MRI of your knees to rule out injury, or diagnose arthritis-even if you are young, it could happen. To be honest, though, I wouldn't worry too much. Since the pain is only when you bend it, most likely it is only a strain and will heal on its own just fine.
There are 11 things listed on here that could be the cause of swelling. I would start off by taking some anti-inflammatories and get to an Orthopedistif the pain lasts longer than a few more days. Good luck!
Arthritis ... knee swelling
Common Variable Immunodeficiency ... swollen knee
Erythema nodosum ... swollen knees
Gout ... knee swelling
Iliotibial Band Syndrome ... not usually knee swelling
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis ... knee swelling
Knee sprain ... knee swelling
Meniscus injury ... knee swelling
Nephrotic syndrome ... swollen knees
Osgood-Schlatter Disease ... swollen knee
Plica Syndrome ... knee swelling
2006-06-17 02:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have swelling of your knee for over 48 hours or the swelling produces intense pain not easily treated with normal over the counter pain medication, you should seek medical treatment immediately.
Swelling is one of the most common symptoms associated with the knee and it should be evaluated if it does not subside within 48 hours or the pain is intense and not controlled with normal pain relieving medications.
One of the most serious causes of swelling is infection. If you believe you have an infection, call for medical treatment immediately. Do not wait. Luckily, infection is not one of the most common causes of swelling
One of the most common causes of swelling is arthritis. When your knee cartilage is worn down, it starts to cause chemical reactions in your knee causing swelling and pain. This type of swelling is usually associated with an increase in your activity.
Other causes of swelling include a meniscal tear, cruciate ligament tear (like the ACL), collateral ligament tear (like the MCL), bursitis and even tendonitis. Softening of your cartilage under your kneecap called chondromalacia patella may also cause swelling especially after kneeling or sitting with your knee bent.
Swelling can also occur, such as after a tear of your cruciate ligament, or collateral ligaments (ligaments on the side of your knee). This is associated with some kind of trauma.
2006-06-17 02:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by Male Sicilian Trauma Nurse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can be a number of things from an accumulation of fluid in the knee which will need to be removed; a mosquito bite that just was a bad reaction; to dislocating your patella (knee cap) Either way it must be seen by a medical professional. IE: Doctor.
2006-06-17 02:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by melissa m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a doctor, after examining your knee and running some tests, will be able to tell you what the cause of the swelling is. Don't worry but don't waste time making assumptions about it, see your physician ASAP.
2006-06-17 02:46:56 · answer #4 · answered by Bernadette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The swelling is more than likely fluid. The knee itself is just a joint composed of tendons, muscle and ligaments. If you have injured your knee then the body will react by allowing fluid to settle there to prevent reinjury.
2006-06-18 23:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by Spice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be arthritis. Since there is no pain, I doubt if it is gout. I suggest you get it checked out by a doctor.
2006-06-17 11:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by I love my husband 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be arthritis or you could have fluid from an injury.
go to the doctor, since this has been going on for several days.
2006-06-17 02:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by alter_tygo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be any number of things--strain, insect bite, etc. Point is, a bunch of strangers on the internet, no matter how well meaning, cannot give you a medical diagnosis. Please see a physician.
2006-06-17 02:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband had the same symptoms and it turned out to be a torn meniscus.
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_orthopaedics/torn.cfm
This website has the symptoms - you can see if yours match up to what it says.
Good luck!
2006-06-17 02:37:12 · answer #9 · answered by babycakeys122 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋