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How To Reduce Knee Swelling?

twisted my knee in a soccer game tues. night. used ice and bandage wraps to help with swelling in the knee, but now there is swelling and soreness in my calf and a little swelling in my foot. does this sound bad, or could it be the wrap around my knee was just too tight.
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take rest. use kneecap and it is advisable to take x-ray knee joint. take anal gesic anti inflammatory tablet. If there is tendon tear or fracture of bone then consult orthopedic surgeon. if wrap is to tight then there will be swelling of foot. keep your foot finger moving.
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How To Reduce Knee Swelling?

take rest. use kneecap and it is advisable to take x-ray knee joint. take anal gesic anti inflammatory tablet. If there is tendon tear or fracture of bone then consult orthopedic surgeon. if wrap is to tight then there will be swelling of foot. keep your foot finger moving.