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What Causes Swelling, Bruising And Numbness Along The Leg?
I got kicked by a horse with shoes on her back feet at a full swing right below my knee. It took me clean off my feet and now I have swelling, bruising, numbness , and pain up and down my leg . It dosent hurt to walk if I don t bend my knee all the way... What should I do? See a doctor?
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Rest and apply an ice compression. Elevate your leg and also wear an elastic compressive bandage. Visit an orthopedic doctor to check on any knee or ligament damage possible even requiring an arthroscopic investigation. Nothing serious for now but it is better to get checked.
Best wishes
Rest and apply an ice compression. Elevate your leg and also wear an elastic compressive bandage. Visit an orthopedic doctor to check on any knee or ligament damage possible even requiring an arthroscopic investigation. Nothing serious for now but it is better to get checked.
Best wishes
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