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You should always get any swelling checked out by a doctor before doing anything in case it is something serious. If they decide it isn't, a compression wrap like Tubigrip can certainly help reduce swelling. You want to use a double layer running from the top of your thigh to your ankle to be most effective. Beware though, you mustn't wear it at night. Tubigrip is best used in conjunction with Ice and elevation to reduce swelling.
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How should I treat a swollen knee?
A swollen knee should be treated by putting ice on it three times a day for twenty minutes at a time, soaking it in a warm bath and wrapping it in a compression bandage.
Should you wrap a horses knee if you think its sprained?
Yes, because if you don't there knee could get worse.
Websites to find out how to tend for a swollen knee?
There are several websites where an individual can find out how to tend for a swollen knee. Examples would include WikiHow, WebMD, Native Remedies, and Livestrong.
What should you do when you get hurt?
if 'it' is your head take tylenol, if you have maybe a swollen knee or swollen spot ibuprofen is a pain reliever and helps to reduce swelling. if 'it' is a personal spot . . . percogesic is good, its hard to find but it not expensive.
How long should your knee be swollen and red after knee replacement?
Less than a month. More or less 2 weeks. Can expect to return about six to seven months after surgical reconstruction.
What do you do for your swollen painful knee?
You should ice it and see your doctor. You can take Tylenol for the pain. Follow directions.
I fell on my knee about a week and a half ago and I think the fluid from my knee is building up in my calf and foot making it swollen will this go away in time or should I be concerned?
Your knee is an important part of your body and you should not take any chances with it. it would be wise to have it checked out Rather then leave it to chance.
Why would knee and leg be swollen 4 years after surgery?
Cellulitis
Will green alcohol help with a swollen knee?
For swollen joints you need ice and maybe a lukewarm soak in a bath of epsom salt.
If your leg up to your knee is red swollen and very painful What is the problem?
This can sometimes be caused by a blood clot in which case you should get medical help as soon as possible.
How can a swollen knee affect the other healthy knee?
If your knee is swollen, it is almost certainly painful too. This often results in you trying to protect that leg and you start moving differently to normal which puts more strain on your good knee, which may then develop pain. The best way to reduce swelling is to elevate, compress and ice your knee - see the related link below for more information on how to do it safely
Calf's knee is swollen If you touch it he goes down What is the problem?
He may have Joint Ill.
