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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Knee?
I fell out of the side door of a van onto the pavement and scratched up my knee after driving home I laid down on the couch then put some ice on my knee. Now I have a bulge just about that knee and it hurts to lift it and can t walk on it. Is there a home remedy you can suggest?
Sat, 24 Apr 2021
Hi,
Home remedy can be done only after confirming you don't have a fracture. So take an X-ray and confirm that. Since there is bulge and you cant walk on it chances are there of fracture. For the question regarding home remedy, try complete immobilization of leg for 2 days. Use painkiller bam like move and heat application help. Use crepe bandage and leg elevation can reduce swelling. Taking paracetamol 650mg thrice daily can help
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jeevan Jayakumar, General & Family Physician
Home remedy can be done only after confirming you don't have a fracture. So take an X-ray and confirm that. Since there is bulge and you cant walk on it chances are there of fracture. For the question regarding home remedy, try complete immobilization of leg for 2 days. Use painkiller bam like move and heat application help. Use crepe bandage and leg elevation can reduce swelling. Taking paracetamol 650mg thrice daily can help
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jeevan Jayakumar, General & Family Physician
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