Causes and Natural Treatment of Knee Pain and Swelling

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Indexed  September 26, 2011

When a knee becomes swollen it causes proper movement to become extremely difficult. It is likely that it also causes stiffness, pain and tightness in the joint. Medical professionals see more patients with swollen knees than any other type of knee problem. It is especially important to see a doctor if you have been experiencing swelling for more than 48 hours or are having a lot of pain with the inflammation. Arthritis is the single most common cause of knee swelling. There are also a number of other things that can cause inflammation including: infection, cruciate ligament tear, injury, meniscal tear, strain during exercise, collateral ligament tear, softening of the cartilage, fluid build up due to infection, tendonitis, bursitis and gout. A visit to the doctor is likely to result in a prescription anti-inflammatory ...   See the complete post here