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Suggest Remedies For Knee Sprain
Question: Twisted knee last week , can't see doctor for weeks it swelled up so what do I do mean time till I can see him?
Brief Answer:
Rest, NSAID drugs and ice.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In such cases, putting your knee at rest is the first thing to do.
It is better to put the knee above the body level when lying down, using cushions, in order to help blood circulation.
Use of NSAID drugs such ibuprofen for example, eases the pain and help in reducing swelling together with applying ice on the knee.
If the swelling doesn't improve in few days with these measures, you should be checked at your ER about conditions such hemarthrosis, fracture, ligaments rupture etc.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Rest, NSAID drugs and ice.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
In such cases, putting your knee at rest is the first thing to do.
It is better to put the knee above the body level when lying down, using cushions, in order to help blood circulation.
Use of NSAID drugs such ibuprofen for example, eases the pain and help in reducing swelling together with applying ice on the knee.
If the swelling doesn't improve in few days with these measures, you should be checked at your ER about conditions such hemarthrosis, fracture, ligaments rupture etc.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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