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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knee

hi about 5 weeks ago now I was coming down stairs and suddenly my knee gave way luckily I was near the bottom of the stairs, my knee hurt when it happened and ached for the rest of the day and a couple of days later. now however I am in a lot of pain when I first get out of bed (I cant put my foot down straight away) or if I get up after sitting or if I walk any distance, what do you think is wrong and what should I do
Mon, 24 Jul 2017
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Hello dear

Welcome to Health care magic family .
I have gone through your query in depth .

@ This is in relation with ligament sprain or strain around knee joint .
@ Recommendations for better recovery

- Must get an MRI of the knee to get the diagnosis including the extent
of injury & further guidelines of management .
- Primary relief at present with ice pack application and ibuprofen tablet.

Hope this will help you .
Welcome always to ask any questions further .

Thanks .
Regards .
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knee

Hello dear Welcome to Health care magic family . I have gone through your query in depth . @ This is in relation with ligament sprain or strain around knee joint . @ Recommendations for better recovery - Must get an MRI of the knee to get the diagnosis including the extent of injury & further guidelines of management . - Primary relief at present with ice pack application and ibuprofen tablet. Hope this will help you . Welcome always to ask any questions further . Thanks . Regards .