Suggest remedy for swelling and pain in knee
Patient: I am a female age 50 my left knee has been hurting for the last couple of weeks, past two days knee has been swollen and severe pain, at night pain gets worse and is through out my entire leg, I ve tried ice and take ibuprophen for pain. Just last night I noticed a ball on my calve area about the size of a quarter. having a very hard time walking. I am diabetic and do have high blood pressure. I am not overweight and I try to keep active (walk 3-5 miles a day). Not sure if this is something I should go to urgent care to see what is going on. I do not have health insurance so they tend to make you feel like you are not worth the time to check out thouroghly. If I go is there any questions or test I should ask them to run on me. Doctor: Dear patient you.may be having early osteoarthritis. This means age related degenerative changes in knee. Overweight persons tend to get it early. There will be difficulty in squatting. Diagnosis  can be confirmed by xray of the left knee anteroposterior lateral.and skyline views. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start tab ultracet twice a day for pain relief. Avoid squatting and crossed leg sitting. If xray is abnormal please visit orthopedic surgeon nearby you.