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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Knee

hi my son was hit with a line drive baseball to the side of the knee area yesterday. as of yet he has not bruised or had alot of swelling. iced it most of the day off and on. is this normal. he can walk without it causing alot of pain but it is sore to touch area.
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Thanks for contacting healthcare magic.

You have problem of knee swelling that may be because of menisci injury.

Blood vessels or nerve injury cause pain and swelling around knee area.

Take one knee x ray...
Any bony injury can detected by this.

Muscle or tendon injury may cause pain and bruishing...
Treatment plan depend on site and stage of injury.
Take a rest .
Avoid excessive straining of knee joint.

Consent a physician for further diagnosis.
I hope my diagnosis is helpful to you.
Take care.
Thanks.

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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Knee

Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. You have problem of knee swelling that may be because of menisci injury. Blood vessels or nerve injury cause pain and swelling around knee area. Take one knee x ray... Any bony injury can detected by this. Muscle or tendon injury may cause pain and bruishing... Treatment plan depend on site and stage of injury. Take a rest . Avoid excessive straining of knee joint. Consent a physician for further diagnosis. I hope my diagnosis is helpful to you. Take care. Thanks.