My knee is a little swollen

The knee mainly plays the role of connecting the calf and thigh of the human body. If there is a problem with the knee, it will directly affect the use function of the calf and thigh of the human body, so everyone must protect their knees. And when you have discomfort in your knees, you must carefully observe what symptoms occur in your knees. So if you find that your knees are swollen, what is the cause?

1. What is the cause of knee edema and pain?

Knee edema and pain are mainly considered to be caused by chronic synovitis of the knee joint. Chronic synovitis of the knee joint is the most extensive and complex joint in the human body, and it also forms the largest synovial cavity. Because the knee joint bears heavy loads and moves frequently, it is most susceptible to injury. The synovium is mainly distributed around the joints. It communicates with the joint cavity and secretes lubricating fluid to lubricate the joints. When the synovium is stimulated or directly stimulated by various causes (such as bone hyperplasia, arthritis, joint tuberculosis, rheumatism, traumatic injury, bone injury, intra-articular injury, surrounding soft tissue injury, surgery, etc.), an inflammatory response is produced, and the synovium responds to the inflammatory stimulus by secreting exudate. Strictly speaking, pain occurs as long as there is exudation and effusion in the joints, it proves the presence of synovitis, which is mainly manifested by joint congestion and swelling, pain, increased exudation, joint effusion, difficulty in squatting and limited function.

Exercising the quadriceps is an important and effective treatment measure. Straight leg raising can promote blood circulation and facilitate the absorption of joint effusion. Mild knee synovitis generally does not require bed rest and can walk short distances. If the amount of effusion is large, you should rest appropriately, raise the affected limb, and do knee joint functional exercises in bed.

It can be known that knee edema and pain are caused by chronic synovitis of the knee joint, which is mainly a chronic disease caused by external trauma. The symptoms appear over time after the knee joint is hit by external force. This condition needs to be treated correctly. Massage can effectively play an auxiliary role. If the condition is serious, puncture therapy may be required.

2. What to do if you have edema

1. Ice spoon cold compress

If you wake up in the morning and find your eyes are swollen, put the iron spoon in the freezer immediately and take it out after you finish washing up. After applying eye cream, close your eyes and apply an ice spoon to your eyes, using the low temperature to stimulate blood circulation and accelerate the metabolism of the eye skin. Then use the back of the spoon to massage around the eyes. Using a spoon instead of your fingers can help drain excess water.

2. Apply hot or cold towel to eyes

If an ice spoon still can't save your goldfish eyes, then try an upgraded eye mask method! First, cover the area around your eyes with a hot towel for about 20 minutes to promote blood circulation, then use a cold towel for one minute to shrink the pores, and finally apply eye cream. When applying eye cream, you can combine it with degree massage to promote absorption.

3. Acupoint massage

Method: Press the area around the eye sockets with your fingertips, press each position for 5 seconds, and repeat 3 times.

Principle: Due to the complex relationship between Qi, blood, meridians, etc., many acupoints are formed on the face and body. They can reflect whether the Qi and blood are running smoothly. Regular stimulation and pressing of these acupoints can improve the function of internal organs and eliminate edema.

4. Drink black coffee

Method: After breakfast, drink a cup of pure black coffee. After about 30 minutes to 1 hour, you will see that the swelling on your face disappears.

Principle: The caffeine contained in black coffee has the effect of drainage and diuresis, and accelerates the consumption of body calories, so it can quickly eliminate facial swelling, especially eye swelling.

TIPS: The Ministry of Health has announced that the upper limit of caffeine intake per day is 300 mg. A cup of black coffee has about 50 to 100 mg in terms of concentration. Be sure to control the amount you drink.

5. Drink more foods that can drain water

Method: The editor recommends coix seed for you. Coix seed has the effect of accelerating metabolism and promoting diuresis. Drink a glass of coix seed water every morning and evening, and you will find that the facial edema is gone the next day.

6. Don’t drink alcohol

Alcohol is the main culprit for women's facial swelling and sagging skin. Alcohol is also very high in calories. A small glass of beer has 100 calories. After a few glasses, it is equivalent to eating several bowls of rice!