Swollen knee or knee pain: causes and recommendations for the treatment of swollen knees
The most common reason that the kneeswells, thus causing severe pain, is a bruise. In a joint with a tumor, it is possible to accumulate blood clots, as well as synovial fluid. Pain and severe swelling may be caused by other causes, the establishment of which is possible only when referring to a specialist.
Why is my knee swollen without bruises?
Almost all diseases of the joints are not accompanied byonly pain, but also a strong swelling around the patella (painful walking, bending the leg). In this case, the appearance of a bruise is not necessary. The swelling may be different in size: from almost imperceptible to very strong edema, reaching 8 cm. At the same time, the patient experiences severe discomfort, the area above the knee and under it blushes, the leg is heavily bent. Pain and swelling interfere with a normal life, moving is difficult. At the very beginning, the swelling may not be noticed. In some cases, in order to identify a pathology, it is required to do an x-ray or an MRI.
Causes of a tumor in the knee joint may bedifferent. It is possible that a tumor without bruising is a consequence of osteochondrosis or even infringement of vertebrae in the lower back. It can not hurt near the place of pinching, but on the side or behind the patella.
The causes of pain in the knee joint are also damage to bones, nerve fibers, lymph nodes, muscles, and also vessels.
If the knee is very swollen, but signs of injuryno, then a shift of the patella or a deformity is possible. It is not excluded rupture of ligaments, the signs of which are swollen knee, strong swelling around the calyx, increased temperature of the diseased area. Other factors that cause swelling and pain in the joint are:
The inflammatory process, as evidenced by a difficult flexing knee and sharp pains, making it impossible for any movement.
Arthritis caused by various knee injuries, degenerative changes or infections.
An abnormal metabolism called gout. In this case, the knee will hurt periodically, and the swelling will decrease from time to time.
If the doctor diagnosed arthritis, the treatment is prescribed a long and complex treatment.
Why is the knee swollen and sore?
If the knee is swollen due to an injury, and the legbadly bends around the calyx (veins hurt, knee joint bursitis, pain bending, knee hot to the touch), then cure with painful manifestations will be helped only by treatment. That is why many who suffer from discomfort and do not turn in time to a specialist, experience chronic pain in the leg, which can develop into serious complications.
You can get rid of the problem in several ways:
Treatment with the use of medicines.
Physiotherapy.
Surgical intervention.
Treatment with medicines is directedon the full restoration of the affected area, as well as inhibition of the destruction of tissues. The most commonly used are dietary supplements and vitamins, as well as hormones and chondroprotectors.
Physiotherapy methods help quicklyto restore not only the swollen knee, but also to improve the overall well-being of the patient. The most common procedures are ultrasound, laser, and also magnetotherapy.
The operation is required only if a serious illness with complications is diagnosed: a swollen and swollen knee due to arthritis or ligament rupture.
How to remove knee edema by yourself?
When an edema occurs, the firstturn to put a bandage on a sick site with the purpose of limiting mobility of the joint. After that, you should take any painkiller. In addition, a swollen place is recommended to cool for 15 minutes using ice.
Of popular methods, vodka with sorrel colors is well suited. Infusion of half a liter of vodka and 50 g of sorrel before use should stand for about 2 weeks.
But it is better, of course, not to engage in self-medication.
Who should I contact if my knee is swollen?
When pain and edema appear, contact a surgeon, orthopedist or osteopath as soon as possible. These specialists will help not only to get rid of painful sensations, but also from a possible operation.
