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What Causes Knee Swelling After An Injury?

I fell on the ice afew weeks ago on my knee. it swelled for a few days but the night I put ice on it. but now I have a huge lump off to the right of my knee cap im scared as I have no insurance and I do not want to be left like this do you think the lump will go away on its own what can I do I can walk it doesn't hurt to walk but the area feels weak at times its not hot to touch but it feels like its in the way. I cant knell on my knee because of it what would make it swell?
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response

Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.

From description , this hge lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified.
It will take few weeks to months to get disappear.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily).

Hope this helps you. You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
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What Causes Knee Swelling After An Injury?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. From description , this hge lump most probably formed due to haematoma formation (collection of blood) which might get fibrosed or calcified. It will take few weeks to months to get disappear. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination of swelling. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile give hot fomatation over it, You can take Tablet Motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily). Hope this helps you. You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132