With mechanical injuries and joint injuries, it is quite understandable why there is discomfort and swelling. It is more difficult to establish a diagnosis when the knee is swollen without a bruise and it hurts, especially if no provoking factors preceded these symptoms. In such situations it is necessary to consult a neurologist and have to undergo an X-ray examination.
For what reasons does the knee swell and hurt without bruising?
The following pathologies can cause the appearance of described clinical manifestations:
- bursitis;
- arthrosis;
- synovitis;
- exfoliating osteochondritis;
- tendonitis ;
- cyst of meniscus;
- arthritis;
- osteoporosis;
- gout;
- ligament rupture;
- osteoarthritis;
- hernia;
- Baker's cyst;
- free bodies or arthromphytes ("articular mice") in the cavity of the knee joint;
- hemarthrosis.
Just identify the cause of the problem can only specialist.
Swollen knee without bruise - treatment
Before visiting a doctor, symptoms can be alleviated slightly by using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs:
- Nimesil;
- Ibuprofen;
- Pentalgin;
- Nyz;
- Paracetamol;
- Ketanov;
- Nimulid;
- Movalis ;
- Five-headed;
- Solpadein and others.
Taking these medicines will temporarily relieve the pain and reduce the intensity of the inflammatory processes occurring in the knee joint. However, even with the disappearance of the pain syndrome and swelling, the problem can not be ignored. Nonsteroid drugs do not treat the disease, but only eliminate its symptoms for a short period. For full-fledged therapy it is important to visit a doctor and find out the cause of the pathology.
Swollen knee without bruise - effective folk remedies
If you do not have painkillers in your home medicine cabinet or you prefer to use natural medicines, you can use the recipes of alternative medicine.
Anti-inflammatory mixture
Ingredients:
- turpentine - 160 ml;
- camphor - 2-3 g;
- vegetable oil - 160 ml;
- sugar - 0,25 tsp.
- vodka - 160 ml.
Preparation and use
In a dark glass container, first mix all the liquid components, then add sugar and camphor. Carefully plug the dishes, shake the solution intensively, until it acquires the consistency of a homogeneous emulsion.
Do not allow the ingredients to separate, rub the resulting product into the affected knee joint, trying not to massage it too much. Wrap the treated area with a cotton cloth, and tie a warm woolen scarf over it. Leave the compress for 8-9 hours, so it is better to do it at night.