Is it bad to have fluid in your knee?

Answer 1

If you have fluid in the knee then you should put a pack of frozen peas on it and then put a hot water bottle on it this is only when you have been to the hospital before you do this or this could make a serious problem.

Answer 2

The knee is a synovial joint. In order for it to function without agonising pain synovial fluid must be present at all times. Fluid in your knee is a good thing, without it you would be in much more pain.

Answer 3

Knee swelling is usually caused either by

1) bleeding into the joint after and injury eg ligament tear

2) Excess fluid in the joint caused by irritation to the knee joint eg in Arthritis

Rarer causes include

1) infection

2) gout

3) DVT

4) tumour

See this site for more info

Answer 4

It has a fluid sac known as a bursal sac, they are also found in your elbows :)

Answer 5

So mice can use it as a waterbed

Answer 6

glucosamine