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Cause Of Pain After Knee Injury Due To Fall?

I slipped in a puddle of water on kitchen floor on 12/20 and fell on my right knee. Thereafter the knee was sore and a little puffy. I have been icing my knee cap, which I feel has helped. However, I am unable to climb stairs now due to extreme pain. What can be causing the pain and should I seek medical care?
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Yes it would be good if you see an orthopedic. There is a swelling which can be a fracture or an internal soft tissue injury. Good you applied ice, continue with that and also applying compression bandage or wearing a knee cap will help for the time being. Avoid taking weight on your knee as it will deteriorate the condition, a rest is advisable. If you need to walk you can do with the help of some support like crutches. Medicines like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac will help you in pain relief.

Hope this has helped you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jenis Bhalavat
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Cause Of Pain After Knee Injury Due To Fall?

Hi, Yes it would be good if you see an orthopedic. There is a swelling which can be a fracture or an internal soft tissue injury. Good you applied ice, continue with that and also applying compression bandage or wearing a knee cap will help for the time being. Avoid taking weight on your knee as it will deteriorate the condition, a rest is advisable. If you need to walk you can do with the help of some support like crutches. Medicines like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac will help you in pain relief. Hope this has helped you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jenis Bhalavat