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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Knee

i fell over a week ago and landed on my right knee a little bit hard. i have a small bruise and i also have a burning feeling. when i try to get up while using it i cant put pressure on it. i can walk good with it. i can put my leg straight when i lay down but not for very long. i have put ice on it though
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hi.
If u can walk without pain and instability than you probably have no internal ligament and bone injury. Take analgesics and some rest and keep knee elevated on pillow and see if things improve
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Bruised Knee

Hi. If u can walk without pain and instability than you probably have no internal ligament and bone injury. Take analgesics and some rest and keep knee elevated on pillow and see if things improve