Collagen is a natural protein component of the skin that acts like a scaffold and the main building block for cells, tissues and organs. About a third of the protein content in your body is made up of collagen, which is found in the bones, muscles, and tissues of the organs.
No: The joint should not have any appreciable fluid in it normally. Fluid can be there from many reasons. Arthritis can cause fluid. Also surgery can cause some bleeding in the knee which can cause the fluid to build up. The fluid makes the joint stiff and makes it hard to get a good quad function. ...Read more.
When the cause of knee swelling is fluid, it's known as knee effusion, or water in the knee.. Contrary to popular belief, the fluid that builds up within the knee is not water. However, the type of fluid depends on the problem. For example, a common cause of water in the knee is gout. Gout is caused by high levels of uric acid. Most knee effusion is caused by the development of a bursa, or a fluid filled sac.