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How Can Severe Pain In The Knees Be Treated?

3 weeks ago I injured my knee whilst playing basketball in school. The girls said that I fell on it awkwardly and twisted myself. Since the injury occurred , when I move my knee I feel a grating/grinding sensation and if I touch the area there is a lot of pain and the pain kind of spreads around the knee once I touch it . There was heavy swelling straight after the accident. I m just wondering what you think is wrong with my knee ? And how can I fix it ? Do I need to go to hospital ?
Fri, 23 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Knee pain can be due to ligament rupture, torn cartilage, injury or fracture. Since you are complaining of swelling, you need to visit ER & get an X-ray done, to rule out dislocated knee cap, Patellar tendinitis, torn meniscus or ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) tearing.

Consult an orthopedic surgeon & get treated at the earliest. In the meantime take Acetaminophen(tylenol) or Naproxen to get relieve from pain. Stay at rest.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Nupur K
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How Can Severe Pain In The Knees Be Treated?

Hi, Knee pain can be due to ligament rupture, torn cartilage, injury or fracture. Since you are complaining of swelling, you need to visit ER & get an X-ray done, to rule out dislocated knee cap, Patellar tendinitis, torn meniscus or ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) tearing. Consult an orthopedic surgeon & get treated at the earliest. In the meantime take Acetaminophen(tylenol) or Naproxen to get relieve from pain. Stay at rest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K