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Have Lump On Knee After Falling, Painful. Should I Seek Medical Attention?

I have fallen on my knee i have a lumo that is very bone like and protrudes alot compared to the other knee its painfull when straightened or qhwn bending and also is very hot, i doubt it is broken due to the pain not being as severe as when i broke my knuckles and i can also bend my leg but i was just wondering is it worth seeking medical attebtion or would i be wssting their time and hope it goes away after a few days ?
Wed, 20 Nov 2013
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Namasthe
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Greetings of the day

In my opinion it could be exposed knee cap-patella bone. Suggest you to see your physician who can ruke it out by simple xray

Take Care
Regards
Dr Deepak
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Have Lump On Knee After Falling, Painful. Should I Seek Medical Attention?

Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day In my opinion it could be exposed knee cap-patella bone. Suggest you to see your physician who can ruke it out by simple xray Take Care Regards Dr Deepak