{"id":4327,"date":"2019-02-23T17:25:06","date_gmt":"2019-02-23T17:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=4327"},"modified":"2021-03-26T19:55:50","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T19:55:50","slug":"10-tips-to-get-rid-of-bursitis-in-knee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/10-tips-to-get-rid-of-bursitis-in-knee\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Get Rid of Bursitis in Knee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bursitis is an injury or inflammation of the bursae in the knees, which are sacs of fluid located underneath the kneecap. This condition often can go away on its own if it is minor, but it is important to stay alert to any additional symptoms that can indicate a more serious form of bursitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to deal with bursitis is to rest the area and consult with a physical therapist on how to move in a way that will not aggravate the pain or cause additional injury. Cold packs and elevation can also ease discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the pain persists, you may want to discuss pain medication with your doctor. Your doctor may suggest a steroid injection or aspiration, or removal of some fluid from the knee in more serious cases. You may have to have your knee tested to ensure there is no infection, and if there is, you may have to take antibiotics.
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1. Rest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you are in pain, your body is telling you to take it easy. Therefore, it is a good idea to listen to your body, and in this case, particularly your knees. You should rest the area for at least a few days or weeks. How much rest you take may depend on your lifestyle <\/a>and the amount of pain and discomfort you are experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have an active lifestyle and work on your feet, you may not have the option of taking too many days off of work. Some milder cases of bursitis don\u2019t require complete rest, but may be relieved by avoiding very strenuous activities, such as aerobics or running. If you do a lot of bending, kneeling or climbing, it may be a good idea to find alternative ways of working so you don\u2019t have to put your knee in a painful position.
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2. Use Cold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cold is an effective way to reduce swelling <\/a>as a result of knee bursitis. Cold compresses are used for sports injuries and swelling in general, and bursitis is no exception. Ice, in addition to elevating and resting the knee, can reduce discomfort quickly. While you are resting or elevating your knee, apply ice packs to the affected area at least 3 or 4 times a day for a few minutes to half an hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can reduce the number of treatments with the ice pack as you start feeling better and as the swelling subsides. If you find ice packs uncomfortable, you can take a plastic bag of frozen vegetables and apply them to the area as long as the contents remain icy. Although ice is a great way to neutralize pain and reduce swelling, you should avoid putting actual ice cubes directly on the knee.
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3. Elevate Area<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you are rest, you may find relief by elevating the knee that is swollen, whether it is one knee or both. Elevating your knee <\/a>may be as simple as resting it on a chair next to where you are sitting. If you are in bed, you can attach a device over the top so you can steady a sling to elevate your leg while you are lying down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resting may be simple, but sleeping can be a challenge if you have knee bursitis, because without realizing it, you may turn over and put pressure on the injured knee. Don\u2019t be surprised if you awaken several times in the middle of the night because you have been sleeping on the injured side. You may want to lie down with a pillow between your knees to relieve the pressure. If you don\u2019t feel comfortable with elevating the knee, change the kind of surface.
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4. Medication<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although medication <\/a>is a quick and effective way to relieve pain, it should be used as a last resort. Some medications can lead to physical or psychological addiction that can be hard to reverse. In addition, some treatments may have side effects, and long-term use of pain relievers can be harmful to the liver. If you feel that you will only use the pain reliever for a few days, choose a mild, over the counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though these are milder than prescription pain relievers, they should not be used on a long-term basis because they may have an effect on the rest of the body. You can be judicious in the use of medications and only use pills when you are experiencing the most intense pain. If your pain does not subside, speak to a doctor about prescription medications.
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5. Aspiration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your bursitis <\/a>does not seem to be getting better in a matter of weeks, your doctor may suggest aspiration. This process involves draining the fluid from the prepatellar bursa. When the bursa, or the sac of fluid, becomes inflamed, draining some of the fluid can help relieve the swelling and discomfort. Although the procedure sounds invasive, it can be performed at the doctor\u2019s office or an outpatient setting and does not require a hospital stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A needle or syringe is used to drain the fluid after a local anesthetic has been applied to the knee. In addition, aspiration can be used as a way to diagnose other problems that may be connected to the bursitis, such as gout. Once the fluid has been removed, much of the pressure will be removed from the joint and the pain may subside. You may get a bruise from aspiration, but there are few risks.
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6. Physical Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although rest is an important step to treating bursitis, this means a rest from the kind of strain and repetitive motion that may have led to bursitis in the first place or may increase the pain. It is also essential to increase the kind of activity that will relieve the discomfort. Weakness on the side of the knee or in other muscles in the leg could have led to the injury, and strengthening these muscles can give your knee the stability it needs to heel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A physical therapist <\/a>can help you modify the kind of motions that led to the bursitis. For instance, if your job requires a lot of kneeling and bending, you can learn ways to move that will allow you to do your job without harming your knees. In addition, physical therapy can help you develop flexibility and strength in your knee to enhance recovery.
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7. Steroid Injection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the swelling and pain in your knee have not improved in a matter of days or weeks, your doctor may recommend steroid <\/a>injections to relieve your symptoms. It is possible to get treatment in pill form, but an injection delivers results quicker and more effectively. Although these are called steroid injections, the type used to reduce inflammation of the joints is hydrocortisone and is not the same as anabolic steroids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These injections are given right into the artery around the area where the knee is swollen. These injections are usually only given by a doctor if there has been a prescription. The doctor will often wait to see if the symptoms go away on their own before giving a steroid injection. The medicine is slow-release and can be effective in relieving pain from 6 months to a year.
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8. Antibiotics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most cases of bursitis do not need antibiotics<\/a>, but if you are suffering from suffering bursitis which involves an actual infection, urgent treatment is necessary. Infections can be dangerous, and if the inflammation of the liquid-filled sacs underneath the knee leads to infection, the infection must be stopped before it spreads to the rest of the body. Intense swelling, redness, and heat are symptoms of an infection of the bursae. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A doctor will need to take fluid from the knee to confirm a serious infection. You may have to take antibiotics prescribed by a doctor for seven days if it has been determined that you have an infection. Tell your doctors about any other medications you may be taken that may interfere with the antibiotics or any allergies you may have to certain medicines. An infection shows some of the same symptoms, such as swelling, as regular bursitis, so stay vigilant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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