The main signs and symptoms of water in the knee are swelling and the pain, and there may be local redness and difficulty in movement. The onset of symptoms may be slow and progressively evolve over time or be acute and rapidly evolving.
The accumulation of "water" in the knee is called joint effusion. It occurs due to an increase in the production of synovial fluid, a fluid that is present inside the joint and serves to nourish, protect and lubricate the cartilage.
Among the most common causes of water in the knee are injuries of internal structures, arthritis, arthrosis, gout, synovitis, salmonellosis, intestinal parasites and gonorrhea. Recalling that the increase in synovial fluid production is due to inflammatory processes within the joint.
Treatment for water in the knee depends on its cause and may include the use of anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics, drainage of fluid accumulated through a needle, surgery, rest and weight loss. When the problem is caused by some disease, it also needs to be treated.
In case of a swollen knee and aching, seek a rheumatologist or orthopedic doctor, who are the experts appointed to diagnose and treat cases of water in the knee.
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