What is Knee effusion?
A knee effusion, is the collection of fluid in the intra-articular space of the knee joint. An effusion can occur from trauma, overuse, infections, or other systemic issues.
How do members experience Knee effusion?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Knee effusion*
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Common symptom
Pain in knee(s)
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Common symptom
Stiffness in knees
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Knee effusion*
Who has Knee effusion on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 7 |