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Suggest Treatment For Pain On Knees

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Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Question: I tripped and flew forward and landed on my knees. I have burns from the friction. My right knee took most of the impact. It is bruised over the whole knee cap. Painful to put weight on it and to bend. I have a lump on the top of the patella. Should I be worried? This happened last Thursday morning.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need not be worried much

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM.

As you describe,it seems like you got a minor contusion,along with skin abrasion at the site.
I think,you just need to take some analgesics like ibuprofen 400 mg three times daily for 3-5 days(I guess you have no active peptic ulcer disease).Also,keep the abraded area clean and dry-apply some antibiotic creams like povidone iodine locally.
Usually,this will take care of the situation in about 5 days.
If the pain does not come down by first 2 days of this supportive care,kindly see your doctor,as we have to rule out any minor bone/ligament injury,and treat accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain On Knees

Brief Answer: Need not be worried much Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to HCM. As you describe,it seems like you got a minor contusion,along with skin abrasion at the site. I think,you just need to take some analgesics like ibuprofen 400 mg three times daily for 3-5 days(I guess you have no active peptic ulcer disease).Also,keep the abraded area clean and dry-apply some antibiotic creams like povidone iodine locally. Usually,this will take care of the situation in about 5 days. If the pain does not come down by first 2 days of this supportive care,kindly see your doctor,as we have to rule out any minor bone/ligament injury,and treat accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing for a faster cure. Thank you.