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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Knees?

My left knee buckled three days ago and caused swelling and knee pain. Then all seemed to right itself naturally until today. Now my entire left knee, calf, and ankle are swollen. Sometimes the outer calf feels hard. There s a small bulge in the outside calf that feels like a bruise. The skin is not hot or red. Soaked in Epsom salts bath ten minutes, which seemed to help. Help, please.
posted on Thu, 4 May 2017
Twitter Thu, 18 May 2017 Answered on
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Hello dear ,
I evaluated your concern thoroughly .
@ This is due to post traumatic hematoma formation with surrounding
cellulitis .
@ Suggestions for better faster recovery :
# Keep the affected leg elevated over 3-4 pillows when resting .
# Remain ambulatory but avoid prolong severe weight baring .
# Hot water fomentation 3-4 times a day with alternate application of ice
help .
# Antibiotics with anti-inflammatory agents give fast recovery chosen after
thorough clinical evaluation .
# Selected cases may need further evaluation in form of X-ray , sonography
or MRI of the local part.
Hope this will definitely help you.
Thanks for using Health care magic.
Always feel free to ask any health related query.
Regards dear.
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In The Knees?

Hello dear , I evaluated your concern thoroughly . @ This is due to post traumatic hematoma formation with surrounding cellulitis . @ Suggestions for better faster recovery : # Keep the affected leg elevated over 3-4 pillows when resting . # Remain ambulatory but avoid prolong severe weight baring . # Hot water fomentation 3-4 times a day with alternate application of ice help . # Antibiotics with anti-inflammatory agents give fast recovery chosen after thorough clinical evaluation . # Selected cases may need further evaluation in form of X-ray , sonography or MRI of the local part. Hope this will definitely help you. Thanks for using Health care magic. Always feel free to ask any health related query. Regards dear.