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Why Is My Knee Swollen And Painful After A Fall?

I fell at volleyball practice, heard a pop and now have a lot of swelling on the right side of my knee toward the bottom. It is very bruised-but the pain is mild. However, during physical activity it is very swollen. I am 17 years old, 5 6 and weigh 110 pounds.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to the fall. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also recommend to maintain the knee immobilized to prevent further damage. I suggest to do an X-ray to exclude a fracture.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Why Is My Knee Swollen And Painful After A Fall?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to the fall. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also recommend to maintain the knee immobilized to prevent further damage. I suggest to do an X-ray to exclude a fracture. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician