Swillen lump on top of left knee and can barely bend it. There was no injury associated with and it happened 3 days ago with not much improvement? Will it heal with ice and heat or do I need to see a doctor. It does not throb or anything, just sore. Steps are horrible.
Hi, Good Evening. This is Chat Doctor. -I studied your query in depth and Understood your health concerns.-Accordingly on the facts given by you-Treatment I would suggest is as follows-a-I think you are a case of-Synovitis with Rheumatoid arthritis? Or could be synovitis with knee effusion would advise you to have Knee Dry and opinion of ortho-surgeon.c-Who would Treat it -by-Rest-Immobility -Cold compresses with ice / or Hot UV therapy would relieve it/ or NSAIDs/ and or by -Inj-Kenacort for the recurring knee swelling -if it does recur.?d-It could be Heamophilic-haemarthrosis-with bleeding tendency-of factor -8 efficiency -which could occur with very minor traumas also and needs factor 8 transfusion with supportive treatments of aspiration / immobility /cold compresses/ etc. Hope this would help you with the relief you needed. Wishing you healthy living and early recovery of this query. Wellcome for more queries till you get the satisfied. Thanks for your query to Chat Doctor Clinic. Have a Good Day...!!