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If it a small amount of fluid you can rest the leg, sit raising it to waist level to aid the drainage of the fluid. Sometimes if you wear a knee support this will also help the fluid drain. If it is a larger amount of fluid it will make the knee joint tight and you will have difficulty bending your leg up. It may also be painful and you may fine it hard to position the leg so that it is comfortable. In this case you may need to have the fluid aspirated or drawn off using a needle and syringe. Obviously a job for the doctor and depending on your history, ie. has the swelling been caused by an injury or has it become swollen without warning, the doctor has the option of injecting the joint with steroid. The same needle will be used so it is only the one insertion and a local anaesthetic is given before hand. The fluid is removed, the syringe is changed with the needle still in position, and the steroid is injected. One thing to remember is that whatever caused the swelling will be masked for a time by the steriod and because the knee suddenly returns to normal and the pain goes, the knee is still vunerable and you are advised not to over excert the joint. Treat it carefully remembering that it is fragile for a while. Hope this helps.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe best place to start is with PRICE principles
Protect:Avoid any activities that cause pain.
Rest:Without rest, continual strain is placed on the area, which can lead to increased knee swelling, pain, and possible further injury. There is also a risk of the area not healing properly if it is not allowed to rest.
However, the key is RELATIVE rest because at complete rest a muscle loses 3-5% of its strength every day!
Ice:Ice wrapped in a towel and applied for 10-15 minutes can help to reduce knee swelling and pain. When the knee is damaged, you get bleeding into the joint and an increase in the amount of synovial fluid.
Compress:The most effective way to apply and maintain compression on the knee is to use a specially designed elastic bandage called tubigrip
Elevate:Elevation helps to reduce knee swelling by helping the excess fluid drain back into the body's system. Lie down and prop your leg up so your knee is higher than your heart so the fluid can drain away.
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Can water on the knee caused by a fall drain on its own?
No. Once you have fluid in your knee you can only have a medical physician drain the fluid. It's not a big deal if you have fluid in your knee unless you are experiencing pain in your knee.
Fluid in the knee can it cause gane green?
Fluid in the knee, known as knee effusion, is typically not associated with gangrene. Gangrene is a serious condition caused by a lack of blood supply to tissues, leading to tissue death. However, if the fluid in the knee is infected (septic arthritis), it could potentially lead to tissue necrosis and gangrene if left untreated.
You have osteoarthritis of the knee doctor says no fluid in joint but above the knee and around knee has fluid tightness what can you do?
There is not enough info to answer this question you should ask your doctor or ask another doctor.
When yellow cloudy fluid is aspirated from your knee what does this mean?
It means you have a really disgusting knee.
What is a bakers cyst on the knee?
A Baker's cyst is a swelling that can develop behind the knee filled with fluid from inside the knee joint.
Can you get on an airplane with fluid in the knee?
It is very unlikely that you would be able to get on the plane with fluid in the knee, it depends what type of 'fluid'. It would be likely they would check your body through before boarding the plane.
How long is recovery for a fluid drain on the knee?
A fluid drain on the knee can be a long recovery. Depending on the physical health of the patient, the fluid drain can take a few months to one year to fully recover from.
How do doctors drain water on the knee?
The only way that you can tell that if your knee is going to be drained of fluid is by a doctor's opinion. If you feel a lot of fluid in your knees, you need to seek the opinion of your physician.
Can a knee lose synovial fluid?
no it is a slightly moveable joints.
What is the medical term meaning removal of fluid from the knee joint?
The medical term for the removal of fluid from the knee joint is arthrocentesis or joint aspiration. It is a procedure performed to relieve pain and swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation in the knee joint.
What is swelling and fluid in knee 3 weeks after knee replacement?
knee swelling and fluid 3 weeks after surgery is due to the healing of the tissues. this can take up to 6 weeks to 8 weeks to settle down. if this is persistent, then infection must be excluded.
What does it mean if you have fluid on your knee joint and ankle joint?
It is the fluid "Sinovial" that is in every joint, its purpose is lubrication.
