Knee swellings may be caused due to trauma, overuse or systemic disease.



It is very important to make accurate diagnosis and devising a treatment strategy to avoid further degeneration of the knee. Painkillers and anti-inflammatory medicines help to reduce swelling after which physiotherapy could be done, if needed. Proper recovery time should be given for the knee to recover fully.



If the situation is not improving, doctor might recommend an arthroscopy to remove any damaged cartilage.

There could be many reasons for a swollen knee. Poison Ivy is one among them. It contains a chemical, Urushiol, which can cause swelling and allergic rashes.  Even though you might be unaffected as a child you could become sensitive to it at a later period so it is better to identify this plant and keep away from it.

Lyme disease also can cause reddish rash, erythema migrans, which usually develops with 1-2 weeks after the deer tick bite.



It is more common in children and muscle pain and fever are also common. In the advanced stages it might result in arthritis, where knees will be swollen, with or without pain. In fact, swollen knee is considered one of the specific symptoms of Lyme disease.

There are smooth and slippery bursas at many points where the muscles and tendons glide over bones.



Bursa reduces friction and in the absence of these sacs, joint movement would be stiff and painful.  Inflammation of bursa known as bursitis can lead to the painful condition of swollen knees.

Gout is yet another cause for selling in knees. It is a repetitive disorder seen in middle aged men and of women, which could be set off by trauma, alcohol or surgery. The hot swollen finger joints or knees are its characteristic feature the first attack would be followed by subsequent attacks that might be more severe, within a few months or years.

It is estimated that acute rheumatic fever instances have increased manifold in the developed world.



Isolated arthritis is normally the presenting symptom in most of the patients. These patients are likely to get recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever, which might damage the heart valves.

ACL knee injury could be treated by home remedies. Essential oils like Birch, Cedar wood; Chamomile, Clove, Cypress and Eucalyptus are helpful in reducing swelling.



Green tea, and Celery and Parsley eaten whole every day are found to be useful. Drink 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar & 1 tbsp. honey in glass of water 3 times a day with meals.  Regular intake of fish liver oils help in lubricating the joints.

All you have to do is to follow these useful tips to tide over the traumatic effects of swollen knee.

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