Most of the knee effusion is caused by inflammation, trauma, infection and other factors, if the amount is small, you can not draw the effusion, through medication, physical therapy and other methods to promote the absorption, if the amount is more, you need to carry out arthrocentesis for the extraction of fluids, in addition to the need to carry out the cause of the treatment.
1. Less fluid accumulation: patients with less fluid accumulation in the knee joint can not draw fluid, pay attention to rest, and can follow the doctor’s instructions for oral non-steroidal drugs such as nimesulide, diclofenac and other drugs, to relieve local pain and promote the absorption of inflammation. Local hot compresses can also be applied to promote fluid absorption.
2. Large amount of fluid accumulation: joint puncture can be chosen to suction out the fluid accumulation, and then injected into the compound betamethasone, sodium vitrate and other drugs to nourish the joints and improve the environment of the joints.
3. Treatment for the cause: if it is caused by infection, anti-infection treatment should be taken; if it is caused by trauma, local braking, ice and other treatments should be applied at an early stage; if it is caused by ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, etc., it is necessary to treat the primary disease first, to reduce the synovial membrane’s oedema and exudation.
If the patient’s knee effusion, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease, follow the doctor’s instructions, and actively treat.