
How Can A Hematoma On The Knee Cap After Injury Be Treated?

Not an emergency
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.
From the symptoms,it appears to be a subcutaneous haematoma in the pre- patellar bursa.Due to blunt trauma,the clotted blood has accumulated just under the skin in the bursa(a small bag of tissue,which is usually filled with small amount of synovial fluid).
This is not an emergency and should subside with analgesic anti inflammatory tablets like ibuprofen/tramadol and trypsin/chymotrypsin/serratiopeptidase.
Continue applying ice pack and elevate the limb over a pillow till you see your doctor tomorrow.
I do not feel you need an ER visit at this moment.
Do not apply anything hot/warm to the affected area.
I hope the answer was useful.
Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.
Thank you.
Kind regards.

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