what causes fluids on the knee?

Question

i had mri on knee results were fluid on knee,going to go to physical therapy. will this take care of my problem?

Answer 1

It's usually interstitial fluid from an injury that happened. If you have injured it going to physio will help, but you should have it drained either by a doctor or go to a therapist (massage or body work). They can do lymphatic drainage to help reduce the swelling (edema) and get the fluid out of that area. (If it's bursal fluid it is a burst bursal sack that needs to repair in it's own time, but your doctor would most likely let you know that) Otherwise remember the RICE rule : Rest Ice Compression and Elevation!!

Answer 2

unsure - Quads are knee related

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.

Answer 3

You must have damaged your knee at some point for it to have fluid on it. I'm surprised your doctor has not aspirated the fluid, which will give you a significant amount of relief. Maybe you should ask about it. It's not fun, it's uncomfortable, but fully worth it to relieve the pain and inflammation of the knee. PT and a brace will help as will lots of rest. Godloveya.