'Water on the knee' could be early sign of Lyme disease

Sunday, November 1, 2015 - 16:30 in Health & Medicine

Spontaneous knee effusion, also known as 'water on the knee,' can be a primary symptom of Lyme disease, even when patients do not exhibit a 'bull's eye' rash, another common Lyme disease symptom. According to a literature review, early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment can prevent the development of Lyme disease's more severe symptoms.

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