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What Causes Spreading Of Bruise After A Knee Injury?

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Posted on Thu, 22 May 2014
Question: Fell down and knee is severely bruised/swollen. Bruise is spreading.... normal?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be serious

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

I am concerned. Fall on the knee can cause ligaments damage. But as the bruise seems to be spreading, it could be serious injury. I would suggest you to show it to orthopedic surgeon at the earliest. MRI of the knee is entailed.

Until you visit the doctor, I would start you on:
1. Over the counter pain killer like ibuprofen twice daily.
2. Diclofenac ointment local application
3. Ice application
4. Compression bandage

I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions.

Thanks and take care.
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma

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What Causes Spreading Of Bruise After A Knee Injury?

Brief Answer: It can be serious Detailed Answer: Hello. I am concerned. Fall on the knee can cause ligaments damage. But as the bruise seems to be spreading, it could be serious injury. I would suggest you to show it to orthopedic surgeon at the earliest. MRI of the knee is entailed. Until you visit the doctor, I would start you on: 1. Over the counter pain killer like ibuprofen twice daily. 2. Diclofenac ointment local application 3. Ice application 4. Compression bandage I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions. Thanks and take care.