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Is Bruised And Swollen Area Around The Knee Cap Post An Injury A Concern?

My daughter was running through the house and cracked her knee on the coffee table it bruised up pretty fast I put ice on it now it has a goose egg bump and it s right above the knee cap.. I have her knee elevated and gave her ibuprofen and ice on it.. my question is should I take her in for an x-ray? And is there anything else I can do for her?
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
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Hello,

It could be a contusion.

Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself.

As of now you can apply ice packs for faster recovery.

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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Is Bruised And Swollen Area Around The Knee Cap Post An Injury A Concern?

Hello, It could be a contusion. Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. As of now you can apply ice packs for faster recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician