But if you had to turn to the osteopath in time, he would appoint a comprehensive treatment. Edema, which in this case is caused by inflammation and fluid accumulated in the joint, will be removed with the help of anti-inflammatory drugs - dipyrone, indomethacin and the like. If the knee is swollen badly, you may need to puncture: its cavity puncture and sucked the accumulated liquid in it. Swelling subsides, the joint function is restored. At the same time prescribe a comprehensive treatment to activate the metabolic processes. In each case individually, but as a rule, in addition to anti-inflammatory drugs, used drugs and improves hemodynamics hondoprotektory.
If swelling of the knee caused by a particular injury, hike to the doctor still can not avoid - the specialist should diagnose the severity of the injury. But before the visit, you can alleviate their condition on their own. First of all ensure the immobility of knee swelling and attach to something cold. For example, ice pack. In order to prevent frostbite, ice better wrapped in a cotton towel. The cold will remove not only the tumor, suspend fluid accumulation, internal bleeding, but also reduce pain. It is best to keep the foot in a good condition by placing it, for example, a pillow. Since swelling will resolve quickly.
It is also advisable to use a variety of local anti-edema - ointments or creams, they are at the pharmacy are quite a few, very different, for example, "Diclofenac", "Diklak", "Lioton" and others. There are also so-called folk remedies against edema knees, which you can prepare yourself. This, for example, ointment carefully frayed plantain leaves and pork fat. Or steamed leaves of cinquefoil, mixed with cream of wheat. These funds must be imposed on the swollen area and cover the top with something warm.