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What Causes Burning And Swelling In The Knee?
HI WAS PLAYING BALL ON FRIDAY, AND I TRIPPED ON 2ND BASE... I FELL HARD ON MY KNEE, AND GOT WHAT LOOKS LIKE A GRAVEL BURN ON MY KNEE. I DID BLEED FROM MY KNEE FOR A LITTLE BIT, BUT IT WAS MORE OF A BURNING SENSATION THAT I HAD. NOW, MY KNEE IS VERY SWOLLEN AND VERY RED. SHOULD I GET THIS LOOKED AT?
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Since the swelling around your knee is red and painful, a bone injury is likely. You need to get an X-ray of the area done. MRI is the best investigation to diagnose the internal knee joint structures injury.I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. Till then avoid weight bearing on the knee and keep the leg elevated on two pillows.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Since the swelling around your knee is red and painful, a bone injury is likely. You need to get an X-ray of the area done. MRI is the best investigation to diagnose the internal knee joint structures injury.I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. Till then avoid weight bearing on the knee and keep the leg elevated on two pillows.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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