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Recently, my left knee is swollen and painful, and I started to think that it was caused by standing for a long time, but it didn't get better after resting for a few days; I looked up some information on the Internet, and saw that many of them said that it was cartilage degeneration or bone spurs, but I thought it might not be so simple; in addition to these common reasons, could there be other reasons for my condition?
[Answer]:
First of all, I would like to emphasize that knee swelling and pain can indeed be related to cartilage degeneration or bone spurs, but it can also be caused by a variety of other factors, such as synovitis, meniscus injury, patellar malacia, etc., each person's situation is unique, so it is best to be able to have a professional medical examination in order to get an accurate diagnosis;
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, knee swelling and pain may be related to poor qi and blood flow and blockage of meridians.
【Fan Questions】:
What are the methods of TCM treatment for knee swelling and pain, and are there any prescriptions or recommended medicinal diets?
[Answer]:
In terms of prescriptions, some herbs that promote blood circulation and dispel blood stasis and clear the meridians, such as safflower, angelica, Chuanxiong, etc., are usually used to treat knee swelling and pain.
Blood-invigorating and analgesic powder: Safflower 9 grams, Angelica sinensis 15 grams, Chuanxiong 9 grams, Myrrh 9 grams, Frankincense 9 grams
The above herbs are decocted with water, one dose a day, divided into two doses in the morning and evening, this recipe has the effect of invigorating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, promoting qi and relieving pain, but please use it under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner;
For medicinal diets, you can try the following recipes:
Stewed chicken soup with hyssop: 15 grams of beef knee, one old hen, ginger slices, appropriate amount, 10 red dates
After cleaning the ox knee and hen, put it in a stew pot, add an appropriate amount of water, ginger slices, red dates, and simmer until the chicken is cooked and the beef knee is cooked thoroughly.
Before using any herb or medicinal diet, make sure that there are no foods or medicines that are contraindicated against it, and that it is best to do so under the guidance of a doctor;
【Fan Questions】:
In addition to medication, are there any exercises in your daily life that can help relieve knee swelling and pain?
[Answer]:
Of course, proper exercise can be very helpful in relieving knee swelling and pain, and here are some suggestions:
Swimming: Swimming is a full-body exercise with little impact on the knees and is suitable for people with knee problems;
Cycling: Cycling strengthens the leg muscles and reduces stress on the knees;
Tai Chi: Tai Chi moves gently, which can improve the flexibility and balance of the body and help the recovery of the knees;
Before doing any exercise, make sure that the movement is correct to avoid improper exercise methods that aggravate the knee injury, if the knee pain worsens, stop the exercise immediately and consult a doctor;
【Fan Questions】:
I've heard that some knee problems may require surgery, is this true?
[Answer]:
Indeed, for some serious knee problems, such as severe meniscus injury or extensive damage to the articular cartilage, surgical treatment may be required, including arthroscopic surgery, meniscus repair, joint replacement, etc.;
The risks of surgery vary from individual to individual, but in general, with the advancement of medical technology, the safety of surgery has been greatly improved, however, there are certain risks associated with any surgery, including infection, bleeding, anesthesia complications, etc., before considering surgery, the doctor will comprehensively evaluate your condition and the risks of surgery, and fully communicate with you;
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