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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bruise Above Knee Caused After An Injury

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Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2014
Question: I met a minor accident and bumped into a standing car yesterday night at around 10pm. Now there is a lot of swelling in my left leg and above the knee area is paining whenever i am walking. Please suggest.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Ashwin Bhandari (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please see an Orthopedician

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the query.

From the description provided by you, I feel that it could be a minor bruise due to trauma caused by the accident but it would be important to rule out any hairline fractures.

So, Please see an Orthopedician who will examine you and might ask for a X ray of the injured knee.

Meanwhile follow these instructions:
1. Take complete bed rest till any fracture is ruled out. As walking or any strain on the injured knee might increase the degree of the fracture.
2. Hot bag fomentation will help in relieving the pain.
3. Tab Paracetamol or Ibuprofen three times a day after food for pain till the pain is relieved or till you see your doctor.
4. Analgesic sprays or gels like Volini will help in reducing the pain.

Hope this answers your query. If any further questions, will be happy to help.

Regards.
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Bruise Above Knee Caused After An Injury

Brief Answer: Please see an Orthopedician Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. From the description provided by you, I feel that it could be a minor bruise due to trauma caused by the accident but it would be important to rule out any hairline fractures. So, Please see an Orthopedician who will examine you and might ask for a X ray of the injured knee. Meanwhile follow these instructions: 1. Take complete bed rest till any fracture is ruled out. As walking or any strain on the injured knee might increase the degree of the fracture. 2. Hot bag fomentation will help in relieving the pain. 3. Tab Paracetamol or Ibuprofen three times a day after food for pain till the pain is relieved or till you see your doctor. 4. Analgesic sprays or gels like Volini will help in reducing the pain. Hope this answers your query. If any further questions, will be happy to help. Regards.