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What Is The Treatment For Knee Swelling?
Hi my,name is kelli..yesterday I was getting into my car andcslammed my right knee into the hard part of the,seat..i now have a,big bump and its swollen.. I can hardly bendvit. I have been icing it but its,still extremely sore do you have any suggestions on how to get swelling down. YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood youf concern.
Regarding your knee sweeling i would suggest 4 things to do RICE.
R - rest , do not go to work or school at least 2 days but it can go until 4 days
I - ife packs every 15 minutes for the first 48 hours
C- compression , you can wrap your knee with elastic bandage to prevent swelling
E- elevation of the leg with pillows above the heart level at least the first 48 hours
I wish you quick recovery
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood youf concern.
Regarding your knee sweeling i would suggest 4 things to do RICE.
R - rest , do not go to work or school at least 2 days but it can go until 4 days
I - ife packs every 15 minutes for the first 48 hours
C- compression , you can wrap your knee with elastic bandage to prevent swelling
E- elevation of the leg with pillows above the heart level at least the first 48 hours
I wish you quick recovery
Dr. Selmani
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