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My knee feels tight as if I need to crack it, like the feeling you get when you need to crack your knuckles. It's swollen a bit and feels weird when I bend it. Not really pain, but a tight feeling. It happened after exercising on Sunday. any ideas?

Submitted: 137 days and 11 hours ago.

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Hello,
As you describe there may be following possibilities in your case.
An Injured ligament
Mensical injury
Bursitis(inflammation of Bursa).
Muscle strain
As such you need to be seen by a doctor for a proper clinical examination and further investigations like X-ray of knee.
In the meantime you can take OTC analgesic(Ibuprofen) and antiinflammatory (Motrin) .
You should use Crepe Compression Bandage as well.
You should avoid sternous exercises .
You should take proper rest .
I suggest you to consult your nearby Orthopedist for further evaluation and maangement.

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Expert:	Dr Anil Kumar
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Answered:	7/7/2009

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M.B.B.S ( Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery )

130 days and 13 hours ago.

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Thank you for your help. I ended up going to the Doctor on Friday since my knee was still swollen. I had strained my knee. They prescribed Naproxen, ice and rest.

Posted by Dr Anil Kumar 130 days and 12 hours ago.

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You are most welcome.
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