How do I know if my knees are swollen

Sometimes, our knees can feel a little niggly but we're unsure as to why?

A reason for this may be because our knees are swollen which can cause irritation to the knee joint, resulting in pain and stiffness .

In his latest video, our physiotherapist Ben discusses ways we can identifiy if we have swollen knees and and if so how to treat them. Watch his video below to find out his top tips for swollen knees.

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[LisaMarie-moec]

Thanks for t video I’m just now having knee swelling n a lot of pain

[muhammedfuhad]

Sir i have the symptoms you said that not fully straighten and bend
And also swelling
Can i use ice for treatment to reduce ut

[MuslimIslam]

I need help my knee upper area is sowelling. Sowelling reduce after 2 to three days than its sowelling again. I check orthopaedic Dr they give me medicine but Medicine are not affected. They given me muscle relaxants nibrol tablet. I have no pain in my knee just my upper knee is stuffed harder. Hard to move properly.
Any one help me or guide what should I do. I check two doctors but zero results.

[Daevisha--]

I have left side knee swallen. Is it a serious matter. Or can I do yoga for knee pain relief. pls. advise.

[franciscodubious]

Have swelling in the knees, is it from a heart condition / cold weather ??

[lisas]

It can also swell behind the knee too which makes walking pretty much impossible...

[sleepnomore]

Knees are so ugly and funny shaped, I can't really tell when/if they are, but the fatty area inferior to the patella seem puffy med/lat bilaterally. No acute injury or pain, redness, or stiffness. When it occurs, my skinny jeans squeeze tightly around the capsule to where it hurts and I can't flex to 90 without pulling the pants up at the knee for more space. What could that be? Just adipose? I'm a skinny woman with thin legs.