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What Does Severe Pain In The Knees After An Injury Indicate?
I twisted my knee and found myself kneeling on the ground.the next day I had large purple splotches on my calf and front ankle. An echocardiogram.? Showed no bloodclot but the physician says there could be a embolism. It hurts like the devil. She says warm compresses but it, Isalreadyverywarm. Any ideas?
Sat, 26 May 2018
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Swelling, pain and redness following trauma can be indicative of ligament or cartilage injury to knee. MRI knee is require to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, take Advil for pain.
Apply cold compress
Take adequate rest.
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Swelling, pain and redness following trauma can be indicative of ligament or cartilage injury to knee. MRI knee is require to confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile, take Advil for pain.
Apply cold compress
Take adequate rest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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