Treatment for Knee pain
Knee pain related to overuse at home or due to physical activities generally respond to certain simple steps such as rest.
Follow below mentioned when you have knee pain
- Weight-bearing exercises or lifting heavy objects must be avoided till the pain is reduced.
- Applying ice packs for about 15 min once in an hour initially and 3–4 times in a day after that also helps in reducing the pain and swelling.
- The knee must be rested at an elevated position while sitting or lying down.
- Crepe bandages or elastic sleeves available as over-the-counter products may be applied on the knees to reduce the swelling.
- Common painkillers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen that are also available over-the-counter are helpful in reducing the pain.
However, a doctor should always be consulted when:
- Fever associated with significant swelling and redness of the knee joint is noticed
- Symptoms do not improve after 2–3 days of home treatment
- Visible deformation of the joint is present
- There is a clicking or popping sound heard when the knee is bent or flexed
The treatment of knee pain due to other causes depends on the cause and the severity of the condition.
Individuals with mild-to-moderate type of pain with no underlying pathology may be advised to take certain stronger painkillers or other drugs that belong to the group of corticosteroids or other specific groups.
Knee pain due to specific underlying disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis is treated with disease specific therapeutic modalities.1,2
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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 16, 2012