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Knee Injury, Throbbing Pain, Previous Injury In Same Area. Should I Use Heat Or Ice?
I hit my knee about half an hour ago on my driveway. The edge I hit it on is jagged and is kind of sticking out. (Hard to explain) It hurts really bad and won t stop throbbing. A couple months ago I fell down the steps to my basement on the same general area ( left side of my knee). I can t really walk on it and I can t extend it all the way or bend it very far. If It doesn t feel better by the morning should I stay home? Until then should I use heat or ice? Any other tips would be helpful.
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
I think you should see a doctor and get it x ray. It can be a minor crack in the bone. Also till that time take ultracet tablet for pain relief , Diclofenac ointment and ice application. You should not try to bend your knee and apply compression bandage.
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