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Home Remedies on Water in the Knee
water on knee
(20 Aug 2007)
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Water in knees can be a symptom for many medical conditions which can be due to an injury or trauma. Consult a specialist to know the exact cause for the edema or water retention. The most common cause for this issue is osteoarthritis.
This condition can affect any joint in the body, in case of knees it is a result of the breakdown of the joint cartilage. The synovial fluid or the knee joint fluid can contain small crystals, blood or bacteria. This condition is commonly known as knee effusion in medical language.
Pain along with stiffness and swelling can hinder your mobility to a larger extent. Rest may help decrease the pain. The treatment will largely depend on your diagnosis, which can range from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cyst, gout, or an infection. Lose weight if you are above your ideal body weight as excess weight can put excess pressure on the knee making the pain and swelling worst. Keep your feet in elevated position, while sleeping rest your feet on a pillow or while sitting on a couch rest your feet on a small support beneath. This position will help to improve circulation and reduce swelling in knees.
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answered by S P on 22 Nov 2007, 6:13:56
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