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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Soreness In Knee

Hello. I injured my left knee, working out at the gym. The pain is on the outer right side of my left jnee. The pain goes around my knee, and shoots all the way down my leg.It keeps locking up in me too,I have had meniscus tears, but they have been more on the inside of my knee, Right knee, as well.I don t know what U should do. I have no insurance, but I m afraid I might have an acl tear.I m having trouble walking on it.
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Ligament tears usually gives hemarthrosis (collection of blood inside joint). Your problem can be due to meniscal tear or medial collateral ligament tear. All mild degree tears are managed initially by Rest, icing and immobilization. Wearing knee braces will be helpful. You can also take over the counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen. Avoid violent physical activities for 4 to 6 weeks. If difficulty persist or swelling is there then consult an othopaedic surgeon.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Soreness In Knee

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Ligament tears usually gives hemarthrosis (collection of blood inside joint). Your problem can be due to meniscal tear or medial collateral ligament tear. All mild degree tears are managed initially by Rest, icing and immobilization. Wearing knee braces will be helpful. You can also take over the counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen. Avoid violent physical activities for 4 to 6 weeks. If difficulty persist or swelling is there then consult an othopaedic surgeon. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.