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Stiffness And Swelling In Knee. Treating With Heat Rub Covered With Glad Wrap, Taking Anti Inflammatory, Osteo Panadol

I have had a bad knee for a days now, I believe I put it down wrong & twisted it , it's inflamed ( inside the knee joint ) & is Stiffening up & today has started to swell. I have been treating it with heat rub covered with glad wrap & a knee guard. what else can I do? can't get off it yet, am taking anti inflammitory & osteo panadol.
Thu, 14 Nov 2013
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Rest and protect the sore area.When resting, place a small pillow under your knee.
Ice reduces pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs immediately to prevent or minimize swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day.wrapping the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage, helps decrease swelling but don't wrap it too tightly, since this can cause more swelling below the affected area.
Elevate the injured or sore area on pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down. Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling.
Do not massage the injured area if it causes pain.
You are already taking the required medicines.
Hope this helps you!Take care!
     
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Stiffness And Swelling In Knee. Treating With Heat Rub Covered With Glad Wrap, Taking Anti Inflammatory, Osteo Panadol

Hi! welcome to HCM! Rest and protect the sore area.When resting, place a small pillow under your knee. Ice reduces pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs immediately to prevent or minimize swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day.wrapping the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage, helps decrease swelling but don t wrap it too tightly, since this can cause more swelling below the affected area. Elevate the injured or sore area on pillows while applying ice and anytime you are sitting or lying down. Try to keep the area at or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling. Do not massage the injured area if it causes pain. You are already taking the required medicines. Hope this helps you!Take care!