Do I Have Water On The Knee?

Is the skin around your knee cap swollen, especially if you compare the affected knee to the other?

Do you have a stiff knee that is difficult to bend or straighten?

Do you have pain in your knee?

Is your knee joint red and warm to the touch?

Is it difficult or impossible to bear weight on the affected knee?

Do you often play sports like basketball?

Do you have any of the fallowing conditions: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, infection, gout, pseudogout, bursitis or cysts?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have water on the knee. Water on the knee is a medical condition in which excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. It is usually the result of a trauma or overuse injury. Water on the knee is also referred to as a swollen knee or knee effusion. It is common in people who play sports that involve twisting the knee, such as basketball. Also, it can be the result of some pre-existing underlying disease such as arthritis, osteoporosis, gout and infection. Water on the knee related to arthritis is more common in the elderly.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have water on the knee. Water on the knee or knee swelling can often result from an injury or chronic illness. Accumulation of excess fluid in or around the knee can limit your knee function and flexibility, making it difficult for you to walk or climb stairs. You may have a feeling of heaviness in the joint, which can be red and painful. Your doctor can make a diagnosis based on an examination of your knee. Additional tests, such as imaging tests or joint aspiration (arthrocentesis), can help determine the underlying cause of the swelling.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have water on the knee. Water on the knee is a painful and debilitating condition that occurs when excess fluid accumulates within the knee joint. It usually affects only one knee, and sometimes you can even feel fluid when you lightly press on a swollen joint. In mild cases, a swollen knee can be treated at home using R.I.C.E. formula (rest, ice, compression and elevation). In other cases, treatment depends on the severity and underlying cause of the water on the knee. It includes painkillers and procedures to remove fluid from the knee joint.