water on the knee
Swollen knee joint
Water on the knee is the informal term for fluid accumulation in the knee joint, usually from injury, arthritis, or overuse.
The swelling causes stiffness and pain: The doctor said I have water on the knee and need to rest it.
The medical term is knee effusion.
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- effusionUnrestrained emotional discharge
- inflammationProtective tissue response
fluid buildup · synovial · aspiration · fluid · bursitis · arthritis · gout · trauma · accumulation · joints · drainage · stiffness · range of motion · ice packs · edema · rheumatoid arthritis · anti-inflammatory medication · sports injury