What Causes Red Spot In Knee Area After Injury?

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2015

Question: I tripped but did not fall. My knee now is a little warm and there is red spot. However I can walk and it isnt painful. The red spot is slighty above the knee and to the right. I pointed to it in the picture. What could be wrog

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mild soft tissue injury likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mild swelling and red spot above the knee can be due to a soft tissue injury in the area. This does not seem to be a serious injury. It is likely to subside with rest and cold compress. You can wrap an elastic bandage for an extra support while walking.
In case the swelling increases or there is a sudden sharp pain on walking then an internal injury to the knee joint is likely. In that case it is best to consult an orthopedician for a detailed examination.
I hope this answers your query.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (52 minutes later)

So far Dr. Tayal no pain at all. is that different or the same as a sprain or strain ? If i dont have a bandage, is a knee brace with a hole in the middle ok ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be simple strain or sprain.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It can be a sprain or strain. A knee brace with a hole in the middle can be used for relief. Doing a cold compress will also help.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor!! Lyou mentioned earlier that if I feel a sharp pain or increased swelling there might be an internal injury. When should I expect that , like if it doesnt happen within the first 24 hours then it is just sprain or strain? If it were a serious injury would the strong pain be immediate ? Thanks again Doctor you are the best

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for 2-3 days.

Detailed Answer:
If there is no sharp pain or swelling in 2-3 days then it is likely to be a sprain only. Do avoid bearing weight on the knee till then. In a serious injury there is an immediate pain and feeling of something tearing inside.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 minutes later)

Also can advil tylenol help and some plain not sharp pain is normal ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mild pain is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Mild pain is expected after an injury. Tylenol and Advil should help in reducing the pain.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (55 minutes later)

great Dr. thank you!!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar