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Knee Swelling, Soreness From Knee To Ankle, Bruising, Treatment?
hello i fell on my knee playing football, it swelled a little and was in pain for a while. it still is sore to touch but now my leg from under my knee to my ankle is retaining water it seems. when i push down on my leg it stays down for a good minute. it also has some bruising. any advice on what it could be would be greatful. thank you. this happened 3 weeks ago
Sun, 27 May 2012
General & Family Physician, Dr. Shanthi E's Response
Hi,
You most probably would have injured the prepatellar bursa. Please get an X-ray done.
Apply ice packs locally twice daily till the swelling subsides. Do not play for a week more. Give adequate rest to your knee.
You shall be fine soon.
Take care.
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Knee Swelling, Soreness From Knee To Ankle, Bruising, Treatment?
Hi, You most probably would have injured the prepatellar bursa. Please get an X-ray done. Apply ice packs locally twice daily till the swelling subsides. Do not play for a week more. Give adequate rest to your knee. You shall be fine soon. Take care.