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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bruising On The Knee After An Injury
I am a 69 year old female, and fell down on a sidewalk a week ago, striking land on the left side of my left knee. No pain except for when touched in the area. I was unable to put an ice pack on it until later that evening when I got off work. Bruising began on the right side of the knee & on the left side. Bruising is now working it s way over the swelling which has receded but is still there. It hasn t kept me from doing normal activities or work, but am wondering why some swelling is still there. FYI, this was an accident while picking up my grandson at school & not work related so I have not seen a need to see a doctor.
Fri, 27 Oct 2017
hi.welcome to healthcare magic.i understand your problem.my opinion is that,
1.apply cold compressions.
2.maintain good hygiene.
3.elevate the bruised area using pillows.
4 apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the lesions for 7 days.
5.take analgesics like ibuprofen tablets twice daily for 7 days.
thank you.
hope my answer will help you.
1.apply cold compressions.
2.maintain good hygiene.
3.elevate the bruised area using pillows.
4 apply fusiderm ointment twice daily over the lesions for 7 days.
5.take analgesics like ibuprofen tablets twice daily for 7 days.
thank you.
hope my answer will help you.
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