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What Is The Treatment For Lump On The Knee Cap After Basketball Injury?

Hi. I fell on my knee playing basketball earlier. Now i have a bruised, lump right below my knee cap. I ve had the lump for months now due to the same problem. Only difference is, this time it s really painful. Bending my knee is what causes the most pain
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have history of injuries. So you may have some inflammatory swelling. You should take anti inflammatory plus analgesic drug. If it doesn't respond to treatment then you should go for mri of knee.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Is The Treatment For Lump On The Knee Cap After Basketball Injury?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have history of injuries. So you may have some inflammatory swelling. You should take anti inflammatory plus analgesic drug. If it doesn t respond to treatment then you should go for mri of knee. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.