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Having Noticed Pain & Swelling On The Left Knee While Jogging
Female 39 yr 137lbs trip and fell on my left knee while jogging. It appeared it was fine except for missing skin. Walked/jogged home... Today Saturday I noticed there is a little bit of swelling and I can move my knee cap around. Should I call my doctor?
It could be a sprain or contusion. As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
As a first line management you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief. You can also apply ice packs for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Having Noticed Pain & Swelling On The Left Knee While Jogging
Hi, It could be a sprain or contusion. As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Seratiopeptdase for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician