How to treat foot edema caused by knee arthritis
Disease description:
My foot has been slightly swollen lately, and my leg is also very painful. After a medical checkup, I learned that the swelling in my foot is caused by knee arthritis. How should foot swelling caused by knee arthritis be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Knee arthritis causing foot edema can generally be treated under a doctor's guidance with medications such as celecoxib or ibuprofen, which help alleviate swelling and relieve pain. In more severe cases, drugs like methotrexate or leflunomide may be used as prescribed by a physician to control symptoms. Additionally, it is important to reduce joint activity, get adequate rest, and keep the joints warm to avoid exposure to cold.
