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Motrin is an anti-inflammatory drug. Whether it will provide relief or cure in your situation depends on the underlying cause of your knee inflammation. Talk with your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
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Is Motrin good for inflammation of a tooth extraction?
very bad
Can inflammation in your knee cause it not to bend properly?
Yes, inflammation in your knee can cause it not to bend properly. The inflammation and resultant swelling can impair movement.
Gonarthritis is the inflammation of which joint in the human body?
Knee
What is the aim of alternative treatments for knee pain?
Most alternative treatments for knee pain aim at reducing pain, inflammation, and stiffness.
Can inflammation from no cartilage in knee joint cause lower leg swelling?
yes
What is synovial hypertrophy?
Synovial hypertrophy is a disease of the knee that happens when the membrane lining the knee joint thickens. The conditions is usually a result of injury and inflammation.
What is the treatment for tooth ache?
Toothaches typically don't go away with at home treatments. If the tooth is cold sensitive, you can use a fluoride rinse or desensitizing toothpaste. If the tooth is throbbing or hot sensitive you can take motrin to reduce inflammation and pain, but you will need to see a dentist. If it is the gum tissue that is sore you can do warm salt water rinses, but should still get a professional cleaning to remove the irritant. Motrin will work short term for that as well. If your motrin is 200mg you can take up to 4 at one time- that is the equivalent of 1 prescription strength motrin.
What other OTC work just like Motrin?
Ibuprofen .
Is Motrin effective for headaches?
Whether or not Motrin is effective for headaches is dependent upon the type of headache. There are hundreds of headache diagnoses out there, and treatment is based on your specific diagnosis. Motrin itself is an NSAID which can help to relieve inflammation, but is also a fair pain reliever. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorder and disease, please seek the help of a board certified headache specialist.
How do you spell meniscitis?
The spelling meniscitis is an inflammation of a meniscus of the knee, one of the straps of tissue over the joint.
What is the inflammation diet and does it work?
There is not an inflammation diet. Inflammation means something that causes something to become inflamed. Like arthritis is inflammation of the joints. I believe that an anti-inflammation diet is what you are looking for, as opposed to an inflammation diet.
What is most likely to contribute to anterior knee pain?
Pain behind the knee is usually caused by 1) Bakers Cyst: inflammation of the bursa (fluid filled sac) behind the knee 2) Cartilage tear 3) Arthritis 4) A hamstring injury 5) A knee sprain
