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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Knee Cap And Swollen Ankle After A Fall

Hi I fell and hit the bottom of my knee cap on my concrete stairs and after staying off it I was able to start walking again but when I get on my knees on the floor I can t put pressure on it because it hurts . Then 2 weeks ago while walking with my husband we were going down a steep hill my knee gave a little and it caused me to go down the hill to fast I hit a dip in the grass and the top of my knee cap hit the pavement it swelled immediately and hurt all the way to my ankle swelling is gone but hurts to touch it and now yesterday on top of shooting pains I have a burning sensation what could be going on
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healhcaremagic. After going through your query I concluded that you have got injury your knee specially your knee cap. You should get your x ray done to rule out fracture. It's treatment considering it as soft tissue injury is analgesic such as ibuprofen and rest. Icing is helpful in reducing swelling. Hematoma will gradually resolve with time. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Knee Cap And Swollen Ankle After A Fall

Hi,Welcome to healhcaremagic. After going through your query I concluded that you have got injury your knee specially your knee cap. You should get your x ray done to rule out fracture. It s treatment considering it as soft tissue injury is analgesic such as ibuprofen and rest. Icing is helpful in reducing swelling. Hematoma will gradually resolve with time. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you good health. Take care.