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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Knee

Hi, I fell off my high heels and hurt my knee 7 days ago...not sure how I handed ....and it wasn't too painful at the time. It is pretty swollen ...painful...and I cannot put direct pressure in it ...such as washing the floor on my hands and knees.....Thanks for being here to answer peoples questions.
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.


The initial treatment for knee swelling after a fall is ice pack for the first day with intervals of 20 minutes on and off.

Keep the leg elevated with 2 pillows and rest for few days.

Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen and wrap the knee with elastic bandages.

Then after the swelling diminished you can go ahead and do a knee MRI to evaluate the damages inside the knee as some of them needs surgery repair (meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament tears).

Wish you a quick recovery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Edvin Selmani
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Knee

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The initial treatment for knee swelling after a fall is ice pack for the first day with intervals of 20 minutes on and off. Keep the leg elevated with 2 pillows and rest for few days. Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen and wrap the knee with elastic bandages. Then after the swelling diminished you can go ahead and do a knee MRI to evaluate the damages inside the knee as some of them needs surgery repair (meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament tears). Wish you a quick recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Edvin Selmani