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Suggest Treatment For Knee Swelling And Difficulty To Walk After An Injury

I fell last week on the concrete in the parking lot of my house last week. for a week its been hard to walk and i am limping. i put ice hot on my knee and i ice it everyday. last night i noticed a lump on the front of my knee and now its bigger today. should i be worried? and what could it be ?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have knee swelling and difficulty to walk after an injury. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like torn ligamen ( tanterior cruciate ligament ) , meniscus tear , broken bones , infection or bursitis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with vitamin supplement for quick recovery . Doctor may give plaster or braces . For now apply ice for 48 hours and warm compresses after that , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Knee Swelling And Difficulty To Walk After An Injury

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have knee swelling and difficulty to walk after an injury. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like torn ligamen ( tanterior cruciate ligament ) , meniscus tear , broken bones , infection or bursitis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with vitamin supplement for quick recovery . Doctor may give plaster or braces . For now apply ice for 48 hours and warm compresses after that , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari