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Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Swollen Knee

A swollen knee is the result of the accumulation of fluid in or around the knee joint. It is commonly referred to as a ‘knee joint effusion’ or ‘water on the knee.’ The knee joint has a capsule, which is like a sac surrounding the whole joint. This capsule contains the synovial fluid which nourishes and lubricates the joint, enabling it to smoothly carry out movements of the body. The joint capsule acts as a container, keeping the fluid within the knee joint. Sometimes it may happen that the joint becomes overworked, or twisted. In case the joint gets irritated, it responds by producing more fluid in order to protect and heal itself. This is how the term ‘water on the knee’ has come about. Knee swelling can come on suddenly or gradually, can be mild or severe and can limit the movement of the leg. It often causes pain and can make walking very uncomfortable. The swelling can be both unilateral (affecting one knee) or bilateral (affecting both knees). Swelling can be attended with redness, tenderness, stiffness and a warm feeling on the joint.
Homeopathic medicines are highly effective in treating cases of swollen knee. Homeopathic medicines for swollen knee treat the condition in a gradual, safe and natural way. Along with swelling of the knee, they also reduce attending complaints of pain, stiffness, redness, heat, and tenderness of the joint remarkably. There are various forms of conventional treatment for a swollen knee like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), steroids, and antibiotics as per the cause. The above-mentioned conventional treatment can, however, have adverse side effects on the body, the scope of which is totally ruled out in homeopathy.
Homeopathy aims to give a permanent solution in cases of swollen knee by addressing the root cause behind it. It strengthens the body’s self-healing system to fight with the underlying cause in a natural manner. Cases of swollen knee related to injury, arthritis, bursitis recover wonderfully with homeopathic remedies.
Both acute and chronic cases of swollen knee respond well to homeopathy. The time taken for complete recovery however differs. Acute cases recover quickly while chronic cases recover gradually taking a few months’ time.
Homeopathy works wonders when the medicine is given as per the individualised approach. In cases of swollen knee as well, this way of medicine prescription is followed. To prescribe a suitable individualised homeopathic medicine for a particular case of swollen knee, a detailed case analysis is done. So homeopathic prescription varies from case to case. Hence it is advised that one should take homeopathic medicines under the supervision of a homeopathic physician, and avoid self-medication to get the best results.
The best advantage of using homeopathic medicines for treating swollen knee is that they are totally side effect-free. Homeopathic medicines are made from plants and naturally occurring substances that do not cause any harmful effects.

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Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Swollen Knee

Apis Mellifica, Arnica Montana, Bryonia Alba, Rhus Tox, Benzoic Acid and Sticta Pulmonaria are the top remedies for a swollen knee.

1. Apis Mellifica – For Swollen Knee With Stinging Shooting Pains

Apis Mellifica is a very frequently used medicine to treat a swollen knee that is accompanied by intense stinging, and shooting pain in the knees. The pain worsens under pressure. The knee may appear shiny, sore, and sensitive to the touch. Burning sensation is also felt in the knee.
When to use Apis Mellifica?
This medicine is highly suitable to manage swelling of knee along with stinging, shooting pain that increases when pressure is applied on knee.
How to use Apis Mellifica?
Among its various potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency once or twice a day.

2. Arnica Montana – For Swelling Due to Injury

Arnica Montana is a top-recommended medicine for managing swollen knee from an injury. In cases needing it, swelling is accompanied with pain when touched. Pricking type of pain is prominent. A sensation of dislocation of the knee joint may also be present. The knee may bend down suddenly while standing.
When to use Arnica Montana?
This medicine is beneficial to manage swelling of knee along with marked tenderness (pain on touch) that results from an injury.
How to use Arnica Montana?
It can be used in low as well as high potencies. Initially it is advised to use it in 30C potency two to three times a day.

3. Bryonia Alba – For Swollen Knee With Redness And Heat

Bryonia Alba is a well-indicated medicine for treating swelling of knee along with redness and heated sensation in knee. A sharp, tearing, stitching pain is felt in the knees. The slightest movement of the knee can worsen the pain.
When to use Bryonia Alba?
This medicine is of great use to manage swelling in the knee when attended with redness, heat and pain that increases from the movement of the knee.
How to use Bryonia Alba?
It can be taken two to three times a day in 30C potency. Use of high potency like 200C should be limited to once a day.

4. Rhus Tox – For Swelling Of Knee In Case Of Joint Inflammation

Rhus Tox is a wonderful medicine for cases of swelling from inflamed joint (arthritis). There is stiffness in the knee along with swelling. The knee is painful as well. Pain is worse at rest. Massage and movement help ease the pain.
When to use Rhus Tox?
Rhus Tox is an excellent choice of medicine to help cases of swollen knee in cases of inflammation of joint along with stiff, painful knee worse at rest.
How to use Rhus Tox?
This medicine is frequently prescribed in 30C potency that can be taken three to four times per day as per case requirement.

5. Benzoic Acid – For Swollen Knee Due to Gout

Benzoic Acid is a medicine used to treat a swollen knee due to gout (inflamed joint from high uric acid levels). Along with swelling, painful nodes on the knee joint may be present. Along with drawing pain in the knees, a cracking sound upon movement also appears.
When to use Benzoic Acid?
Its use is suggested to treat a swollen knee occurring in cases of gout with pain and formation of nodes on the knee.
How to use Benzoic Acid?
This medicine can be used in 30C power once or twice a day.

6. Sticta Pulmonaria – Swelling Due To Bursitis

Sticta Pulmonaria is one of the best medicines for a swollen knee that occurs due to bursitis. The main symptom that indicates the need for this medicine is a red, hot, intensely swollen knee. This is due to the collection of a significant amount of fluid in the patellar bursa. There is severe shooting pain in the affected knee. Stretching the leg or moving about often brings relief.
When to use Sticta Pulmonaria?
This medicine is advised for managing swollen knee in bursitis cases with marked redness, heat and shooting type of pain in knee.
How to use Sticta Pulmonaria?
It is recommended to take this medicine one to two times a day in 30C potency.

Cause behind Swollen Knee
The most common cause of a swollen knee is an injury. Next it may arise due to some underlying joint disorder. This mainly includes osteoarthritis (a form of arthritis in which degeneration of joint cartilage occurs that results in rubbing together of the bones), rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune joint disorder causing inflamed, stiff, swollen, painful joints) and gout (inflammation of joints due to high uric acid levels). Another cause is bursitis (inflammation of a bag-like cavity containing fluid called brusa around a joint). Besides, it may occur from an infection in the knee joint.

Risk Factors that lead to a Swollen Knee
Following are some risk factors that can predispose a person to a condition like swollen knee:
1. Age: The risk of developing diseases which lead to knee effusion, like arthritis, increases with age. This makes older adults more vulnerable to develop a condition like a swollen knee.
2. Sports: People who are actively involved in sports that involve twisting the knee, such as basketball, are more likely to experience knee injuries that cause swelling.
3. Obesity: Excess weight puts added stress on the knee joint, thus contributing to the tissue and joint overload and knee degeneration that can lead to a swollen knee. Obesity increases the risk of osteoarthritis, one of the more frequent causes of knee swelling.
4. Occupation: Occupations that including sitting on the knees for hours together or hobbies like gardening, increase the pressure on the knees thus causing a knee effusion presenting itself as a swelling.

 

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Comments

  1. Raz Dunn says:

    Hi There Dr,
    I had a left total knee replacement done 15 months ago. I have been doing more activities to deepen my range of motion
    And flexibility . I also have done a lot of hiking (12-15 miles per week on icy terrain. I have developed water on the knee in recent days.
    Hoping to find a remedy to help my body reabsorb the synovial fluid.

    Thank you, Raz

  2. Margo Meakin says:

    Hello Dr. Sharma. I’ve just been reading about swollen knees, which I have, but none of these seem to depict my problem. Both my knees are swollen, one more than the other, this happened a few days ago. Both are very stiff, and with the one which is more swollen, I can hardly bend my knee at all. My knees aren’t hot and I don’t have pain, unless I try to bend the knee too far, or try to kneel on it. I think possibly Rhus Tox is the closest remedy for me, but could you suggest something else keeping in mind the above?
    Many thanks, Margo

  3. Tandra Basu says:

    Doctor Madam,
    Developed Baker’s cyst on the rear side, behind the left knee. Severe pain. Temporary relief from cold compress and exercise. Please suggest homoeopathic medicine ma’m.

  4. Ujjal kumar Mondal says:

    Swolleng and blood effusion rt. Knee d/to falling injury 😍 from bike on 06.06.2022 .MRI report partial AC Ligament tearing. Please suggest management and homoeopathic medicines .

  5. Pooja Gupta says:

    I have swelling and pain in my right knee, I am taking Rhus Tox 200x once daily. I did not see any improvement. Could you please help me treat this condition

  6. Birendra yadav says:

    Knee swelling

  7. My friend took a fall a few weeks ago and it started out with not much pain, but just some swelling. I told her to take Arnica 30C and she’s been taking it for about 4 or 5 days. Now she says the swelling has gone down but there’s some tenderness and a little burning. I’m wondering if she should continue with Arnica or switch to something else.

    • Lisa Laird says:

      Hi, Dr. Sharma, my knee suddenly swelled up like a balloon. The doc took 88 cc’s from it and sent it to be tested for Lyme because I had no gout or increased exercise etc…I have had 2 monovisc injections in that knee and was due for a 3rd. They have worked pretty well up till now. Today the swelling is back…very painful to bend knee(can’t really bend) and to touch and walk. I applied Arnica gel and took some Arnica. I don’t have gout and have a pretty clean diet…no meats, alcohol, processed foods. I do drink coffee and eat some dark chocolate. I walk 3 miles a day(dog) and bike maybe 2x a week for about 40 minutes. I don’t know what caused this and don’t know what homeopathy to take to heal. Thank you for feedback.

  8. Santosh kumar Sharma says:

    Hello Dr. Sharma ji
    My husband have knee problem since 2019 in Noveber. In starting 2 day had pain and than it swelling came , many of Dr. Have seen the knee but have no solution regarding this. Dr. Said he should wait until he come the age of 40.. he suffering from much pain … plz help if you can … also he is thellassemia major also

  9. Narmada says:

    Dear Doctor,
    I am diagonised with morrant bakers cyst behind my right knee. I took medication and physiotheraphy session. It reduced temporarily. Now with daily chores or little workout also I am getting pain back. I have mild swelling as well. Can homeopathy resolve this issue? Pls. Help.

  10. Md. Abdul Hakim says:

    Dear Doctor
    Thanks for response.
    Diagonised that my left knee Joined in backside formed a baker cyst. Now Give me a Prescription
    for treatment beaker cyst. I am Bangladeshi. So If
    give prescription that will be by Generic name or
    German brand name.
    Thanking & best wishes you.
    Regards
    Md. Abdul Hakim

    • Sharon McEntire says:

      Hello Dr. Sharma,

      I suffered a knee fracture about 4-5 years ago. Then about a year and a half ago I suffered a 2nd degree burn right above my knee cap (same knee) when a infra red light fell on my knee (accident). I can tell there is scar tissue there now and also a build up of fluid on top of knee cap. Behind my knee hurts now as well.
      Would greatly appreciate any advice.

      Regards,
      Sharon

  11. Kulbir Singh says:

    Dr.Sahib, Namaskar! I am suffering from Effusion i.e.water on me. All test are almost normal such as RA factor,CRP,CBC,Anti-CCP,uric acid bur pain and swelling in left knee. 50 ml water taken out and tested, recommended antibiotics but even ater taking antibiotics for 11 days,no significant improvement. Please suggest some homeopathic medicine for its treatment.

  12. Muhammad Zahiruddin says:

    Comprehensive article.
    Thanks

  13. Onelda Flores says:

    I have a problem with my right leg after a injury in right leg in2018 I had a surgery on my leg because my meniscus was crunching my doctor did a surgery I don’t had pain any more, but the swelling is still it is been seven months and I don’t see any avance. I hope you can help me with my leg my phone number is +16318091416

  14. V.S.Bhosale says:

    My left Knee has swollen and stiffen. Allopathy Doctor said that water has accumulated in the knee and has to be removed. But then I went to my homeopathy Doctor she has started the medication has affirmed that it will get cure.
    Doctor can really with the help of Homeopathy medicine my Knee will get cured ? If so then how many days it will require to get cure.
    Thanks.

    • Natvarlal Jayantilal Gor says:

      For the last 1 month I am facing Joint knee problems.
      My left leg is more affected & I could not stand & could not walk.Severe pain on left leg. I approach to Orthopaedic surgeon.He checked & diagnosis that water is accumulated in knee & swelling & mussles problem.He recommended physiotherapy exercise & knee belt & allopathic medicine.
      My age is 70 years & I am getting physiotherapy exercise & taking medicines for the last 8days but I don’t find any improvement.Still I am unable to stand & walk.
      Please suggest any remedy for early recovery.
      Thanks
      Natvarlal Gor

    • Surajit Pattnaik says:

      Dear Sir, my father was suffering from knee swollen both legs basically right leg, he take somany medicines but some medicines work some days. His age 72years, weight 68kg. Please suggest me what can he does to recovery for this disease.

  15. SUDIPTA. DASGUPTA says:

    Grade II tear of capsular surface of posterior horn of medical meniscus. Mild joint effusion. Diffuse patellar cartilage thining with focal cartilage loss on lateral with subchondral changes of Grade IV changes. Diffuse thining of cartilage with subchondral bony changes on the lower end of femur.

  16. Geo Jose says:

    Dear sir.
    I remember having a swollen left since the time I was a child, I am even afraid if I was born with it.
    I was given different medication until I was about 26 when I was asked to do an MRI Scan. The scan results showed a cyst in between my knee, in the front side. They took a biopsy and confirmed that the cyst is not malignant.
    I am 31 now still living with the cyst in between the joints of my Left knee.
    It swells up if there is pressure put on my knee. Touching the cyst grown area hard causes my knee to swell. I remember each time I was Given an IV the left knee got swollen
    When it swells I cannot flex my left leg or can’t walk?

    I am interested to know what meds suit best.
    How long must it take to cure as it is a chronic issue.

  17. PARVEEN KUMAR says:

    HELLO SIR,,,MY LEFT KNEE HAS SWELLING ,,,EVERY TIME DOCTORS USED TO GIVE ME DEPO MEDROL INJECTION AND IT WORKS FINE BUT AFTER 14 DAYS AGAIN SWELLING OR EXCESS FLUID ACCUMULATED IN MY LEFT KNEE…
    I AM TAKING SAAZ-DS TWICE A DAY AND LEFRA DAILY
    PLEASE ADVICE WHAT TO DO…..

    • Ajay Tony says:

      Hello Dr. Sharma ji,
      I m suffering from mild joint effusion in supra and retropatellar bursae ( Right knee)
      While doing some exercises at the Gym.
      Further it is also submitted that I m a Football player now age 42years.
      Please suggest some good medicine.
      Thanks
      With best Regards
      AJAY (9818559209)

  18. want treatment for post surgery symptoms of baker cyst .please help

  19. nilam kumari says:

    baker cyst in my right knee, which medicine is best

  20. My wife had a swelling and pain just above right leg knee joint. I have given RhusTox 30c but not giving much relief. She is applying hot pad and other pain balm like move. What will you suggest for relief of swelling and accompanied pain. Thanks

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