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What Does A Lump On Knee After An Injury Indicate?
Question: Thats what my knee looks like i think its just blood under skin cause when i banged my knee on the coffee table it was covered so it didnt break the first layer of skin but it did cause it to bleed so should i cut it open to treat it and let it heal or should is it something else
Brief Answer:
Do not drain yourself.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The lump on the knee after an injury with overlying skin color changes is likely to be due to a hematoma in the area. Such swellings are usually self limiting and are mildly painful. In case there is no further increase in the size then doing a hot fomentation and taking mild pain killers will help in decreasing the swelling over 4-5 weeks. Do not try to cut it open as it can lead to an infection.
You can self monitor the area for any redness, pain and sudden increase in the size which are indicators of infection in the area. In such a case a physician consultation is necessary for systemic antibiotics and to assess regarding the surgical drainage.
Take rest and avoid weight bearing on the knee till then.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Do not drain yourself.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The lump on the knee after an injury with overlying skin color changes is likely to be due to a hematoma in the area. Such swellings are usually self limiting and are mildly painful. In case there is no further increase in the size then doing a hot fomentation and taking mild pain killers will help in decreasing the swelling over 4-5 weeks. Do not try to cut it open as it can lead to an infection.
You can self monitor the area for any redness, pain and sudden increase in the size which are indicators of infection in the area. In such a case a physician consultation is necessary for systemic antibiotics and to assess regarding the surgical drainage.
Take rest and avoid weight bearing on the knee till then.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Alright thanks so take a mildmpain killer and avoind to much wait on the knee got it
Brief Answer:
Yes. You got it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. You can take a mild pain killer and let it heal on its own.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes. You got it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. You can take a mild pain killer and let it heal on its own.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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