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Suggest Treatment For Soft Tissue Injury In Knee
Question: I have twisted my knee, it hurts when I step, doesn't feel like I've broken anything. What should I do?
Can I apply heat? Can I take anti inflamatory medicine?
Thanks
Can I apply heat? Can I take anti inflamatory medicine?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Alternate Heat and Cold, Pain killers help
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX! Thanks for coming to HealthcareMagic.
From your description, i'd agree. I don't think anything is broken. Elevating and alternating heat and cold packs will be helpful.
Remember RICE: Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Its a good way to remember what to do in a soft tissue injury.
If the pain doesn't settle in a day or 2.. or gets worse along the way... then you need an ER and a set of x-rays. So keep that in mind.
Anti-Inflammatories are a good idea. OTC Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen can be used as directed on the label.
Hope this helps, Let me know how else I can help.
Vinay
Alternate Heat and Cold, Pain killers help
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX! Thanks for coming to HealthcareMagic.
From your description, i'd agree. I don't think anything is broken. Elevating and alternating heat and cold packs will be helpful.
Remember RICE: Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Its a good way to remember what to do in a soft tissue injury.
If the pain doesn't settle in a day or 2.. or gets worse along the way... then you need an ER and a set of x-rays. So keep that in mind.
Anti-Inflammatories are a good idea. OTC Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen can be used as directed on the label.
Hope this helps, Let me know how else I can help.
Vinay
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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