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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Knee
On Saturday morning I woke up with a slight pain in my knee.. It carried on through the the day but was fine to deal with.. Yesterday it was very painful and it hurt to walk or bend it.. And today it s very painful too.. It feels like I have badly bruised or banged it but there is no bruise.. I would just like to know what I ve done?..x
Fri, 24 Feb 2023
Hi,
It's difficult to say for certain what may be causing your pain without a physical examination and other diagnostic tests. However, here are some general treatment options for knee pain that you may find helpful:
* Rest: Avoid putting weight on the affected knee as much as possible. This can help reduce pain and prevent further injury.
* Ice: Apply an ice pack to the affected knee for 15-20 minutes at a time, several times per day. This can help reduce swelling and pain.
* Compression: Use a compression bandage or knee brace to help support the knee and reduce swelling.
* Elevation: Elevate the affected knee above the level of your heart as much as possible to reduce swelling.
* Over-the-counter pain medications: Take over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to help reduce pain and inflammation.
* Physical therapy: A physical therapist can recommend exercises to help strengthen the knee and reduce pain.
If your pain persists or worsens, it is important to seek medical attention from a healthcare professional, who can help determine the underlying cause of your pain and recommend the appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
It's difficult to say for certain what may be causing your pain without a physical examination and other diagnostic tests. However, here are some general treatment options for knee pain that you may find helpful:
* Rest: Avoid putting weight on the affected knee as much as possible. This can help reduce pain and prevent further injury.
* Ice: Apply an ice pack to the affected knee for 15-20 minutes at a time, several times per day. This can help reduce swelling and pain.
* Compression: Use a compression bandage or knee brace to help support the knee and reduce swelling.
* Elevation: Elevate the affected knee above the level of your heart as much as possible to reduce swelling.
* Over-the-counter pain medications: Take over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen to help reduce pain and inflammation.
* Physical therapy: A physical therapist can recommend exercises to help strengthen the knee and reduce pain.
If your pain persists or worsens, it is important to seek medical attention from a healthcare professional, who can help determine the underlying cause of your pain and recommend the appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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