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Do they numb you up before the doctors remove water from the knee?
A needle aspiration is a very common method (having the fluid removed with a needle). It is normally numbed with a local anaesthetic first before it is drained. If you have ANY fears please discuss them with your doctor. Your doctor should have explained the procedure to you in the first place.
How do you drain your knee?
To drain your knee, a doctor can perform a procedure called knee aspiration. This involves using a needle to remove excess fluid from the knee joint, which can help reduce pain and swelling. It's important to have this procedure done by a medical professional to avoid complications.
Can water on the knee be punctured and drained at home?
Yes, but expect to get a horrific infection that will probably cost you your leg. The "water" on the knee is an accumulation of fluid in and around the knee joint and is a bit deeper than you think and not always drainable. Also, since you are not a doctor, your diagnosis of "water on the knee" could be incorrect. A doctor would know best.
How often can you have your knee drained?
No. I have a significant fear of needles and had my knee drained of fluid followed by a cortisone injection. The doctor used a freeze/numbing spray on my knee topically and then injected the knee with some type of anesthetic. The only minor pain I felt was the injection for the anesthetic. I did not feel any pain while the fluid was being drained or the cortisone shot administered.
How to slim the knee?
You can't as it is all bone or cartillage. If it swells, put ice on it, or have it drained, if it is really bad.
My knee pops when i extend to straighten my leg its not painful but fell over and hit knee hard 2 years ago and it just doesn't look the same as my other knee seems fluidy any ideas?
You might have torn a ligament at that time. I tore 3 ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL), and got fluid in it. You can have it drained at your family physican. My friend had hers drained. I have heard that its painful, but I never had mine drained. Just something to think about.
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.
What should you do if a child cuts their knee?
First call 911. Then apply direct pressure with sterile gauze or bandages. you can also raise the knee above the heart and use pressure points.
How bad does it hurt to have fluid drained off your knee.?
Having fluid drained from the knee can cause some discomfort and a feeling of pressure during the procedure, but it is usually well-tolerated with local anesthesia. Some people may experience mild pain and soreness afterward, but it typically improves quickly with rest and ice.
Why do they drain your knee?
Fell on my knee off a deck came straight down on it ,limped in pain for days ,and can not kneel on it at all ,suddenly it is filled wyj fluid scale of 1 to 1o about a 6 should i get it drained .what if i dont
Is there a permanent cure for water on the knee?
There is no permanent cure for water on the knee. There are temporary cures that last for a while though.
Does a knee arthroscopy that includes removal of a sewing needle includes a 90 day global follow up period?
yes
