2007-03-10 13:55:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You might need to be a little more specific. Did you recently have an injury to the knee that has made it swell? If it is swollen very much and you have a possible injury to the knee, then sometimes it needs to be tapped. The doctor would insert a needle into your knee and aspirate the fluid out. Good luck.
2007-03-10 14:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by stretch 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes this is the result of an injury to the patella or kneecap, as it is commonly known. The area fills with fluid as a protective cushion to help heal the injury and prevent further trauma. I know what I'm talking about, because I fell on my knee a while back, and now I have a slight, spongy mass of what feels like fluid on it. I think it will eventually dissipate by itself and be absorbed by the body. But if it's troublesome to you, go and have it drained.
2007-03-10 22:03:16 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See an Orthopedic doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Hope that you're better soon.
2007-03-10 22:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by Neil L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get in to see adoctor as soon as you can
2007-03-10 22:57:14 · answer #4 · answered by TERRY S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋