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What Causes Hard Swelling Just Below My Knee After An Injury?

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Posted on Sat, 29 Mar 2014
Question: Hi I wonder why leg swells up just below the nee a little while back I bumped my knee it hurt somewhat but it is no bother to me now but it swelling also there is no pain in my leg but very hard.I would be very pleased if you could help me thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Description below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From description , this hard swelling just below your knee 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). 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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What Causes Hard Swelling Just Below My Knee After An Injury?

Brief Answer: Description below Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From description , this hard swelling just below your knee 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). I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care