Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Based on your description, you could have suffered a
HEMATOMA secondary to
injury. This usually resolves spontaneously within 3 weeks (maximum).
The initial management of the Hematoma is as follows -
* Rest to the injured part and dont involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues.
* Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.
* Use elastic compression bandage around the swollen area
* Elevation of the limb
*
Analgesic & anti inflammatory medications
As you are moving around normally, it excludes a major bony injury.
An
MRI scan is mandatory to rule out any injury to the intra articular structures in the knee joint like
meniscus, ligaments (ACL & PCL), capsule etc.
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon and follow his advice.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day