Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
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?
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
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