
Suggest Treatment For Pain In Knees

Just a few days ago, I touched a mop bucket with my left knee to move the bucket. I didn't push, or bang it hard, just enough pressure to move the bucket which was on wheels. The contact line with the bucket was directly in the middle of my knee cap.
Immediately my knee hurt really badly, only this time with a very strong burning sensation, and exactly where the mop bucket edge came in contact with my knee.
Now, a few days later, I still feel that same burning sensation when I press the middle of my knee cap with light pressure. I also still feel the bruise feeling when I touch the outside of my left knee. The bruise on the right knee feels much better, but still tender even when just softly.
The worst is when I get down to the floor on my knees, and I lean back so that I am sitting on my feet. The pain is unbearable, and I have to come back to a kneeling position. This position is still uncomfortable, but it is much better than when I was sitting on my feet.
Could anyone tell me what they think might be going on under the skin? I find it weird that my left knee feels bruised, but shows no sign of bruising.
It could be soft tissue edema.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
I have gone through your entire query and the history you have provided when you injured your knee . Bruising is when the the vessels are damaged under the skin , sometimes when the force of injury is blunt the vessels are not damaged but due to impact of forces there occurs soft tissue swelling and edema that is mainly reactionary in your case in the patellofemoral compartment ( middle of knee cap )that gives rise to this kind of picture and pain and tenderness. .
I would advise you to avoid any activity that puts strain on your knees till they heal completely . Plus it would be advisable to consider taking antiinflammatory drug like naproxen 500 mg which will relieve the edema and help in speedy healing.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti

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