Improves prostate symptoms. Proscar (Finasteride) works well for mild to moderate symptoms of BPH. When men have more severe symptoms, it can be combined with doxazosin or other medicines for added benefits. Improves BPH symptoms and lowers your sense of urgency to urinate.
Treat the cause of your knee effusion or excess fluid. Your doctor can remove the excess fluid in the knee through an aspiration procedure. The procedure also will relieve the pressure on your joint caused by fluid build-up. After the aspiration procedure, your doctor may inject corticosteroid into your knee joint.
Taking care of yourself when you have a swollen knee includes: Rest. Avoid weight-bearing activities as much as possible. Ice and elevation. To control pain and swelling, apply ice to your knee for 15 to 20 minutes every two to four hours. When you ice your knee, raise your knee higher than the level of your heart, using pillows for comfort.