Question 1

i fell out of bed  weeks ago and hit my left knee on the hard floor.now weeks later the area is tender and the lowr leg is  swollen tender and itches?

Accepted Answer

Blood clot: You need to have the leg examined for a possible deep or superficial vein clot. A ruptured baker's cyst or a knee effusion are other possible causes. It needs an exam and possibly xrays and/or ultrasound to sort this out.

Question 2

i fell 3wks ago.injuring ankle shin &top leg where i hav varicose veins.has been better bt now veins feel hard ankle &foot swollen.shld i b concerned?

Accepted Answer

Thrombophlebitis: Sounds like it could be superficial thrombophlebitis. It could be ok, probably related to trauma, but please try to get seen by a doctor as soon as possible.

Question 3

i was at a full sprint and fell hard on one knee, now it hurts to the touch, but also hurts when i move it at all. a little swollen. anything serious?

Accepted Answer

Could be: You need to be examined and likely an x-ray-it could be fractured or a ligamentous or meniscus injury.  Your PCP may refer you to an Orthopedic Surgeon.

Question 4

i hit my knee really hard when i fell skating. now everytime i stretch my knee feels dislodged, but its not swollen or bruised.

Accepted Answer

Probably bruised: Sounds like a bad bruise, but if you press down on your knee cap and your thigh muscle goes crazy or it hurts really bad then time for an x-ray. Rest, ice, compress with an ace bandage. If no better in 3 days or if stiffness is worsening time to go to your favorite orthopedist.

Question 5

fell on knee hard yesterday. swollen, bruised & very sore now, but i can move it. it's actually mostly sore above where the impact was. any idea why?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation : If the knee hurts a lot and it is swollen after a fall, you need to see a doctor. You might have just simple sprain or more major injuries such as fractures of the patella, ligament tears, etc. 
Pls see your doctor soon and he/she can examine you better and help you with diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

fell down.my leg, little swollen.but no wound seen from outside but pain is still there.its been 6 days.using move.now itching, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: Pain and swelling are common after any injury. Itching may develop at areas of skin abrasions or injury. If symptoms persist have it evaluated.

Question 7

i fell  hitting my knee  now my leg  is swollen  and  painful?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice, elevate: Rest, ice, and elevation are helpful.  If you are having severe pain, severe bruising, can't bear weight, or have a history of breaking bones easily, you should consider getting x-rays to make sure you didn't break your leg.

Question 8

my friend was lifting my exercise bike and it fell on my lower leg. now my leg is bruised and swollen and painful. can a bike break a leg fi drop on?

Accepted Answer

Broken bike or Leg.: Well, anything is possible. Injuries are commonly treated by the RICE technique. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. This is for the immediate care. To remove all doubt, an x-ray and professional evaluation is needed.

Question 9

female 81 yo. accidentally fell while using walking stick, now her left leg is swollen and feels pain when moved. which doctor and what should be done to ease the pain?

Accepted Answer

Fall: You need to see an orthopedist and get an x-ray. Try ice and a over the counter medication for the pain like Ibuprofen if no interaction with your other medication.

Question 10

i fell and twisted my knee, which has been hurting since. now my lower leg and foot are swollen. what could be causing this, and how do i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Consult an : Orthopedist. A clot may need to be ruled out.

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I fell out of bed weeks ago and hit my left knee on the hard floor.now weeks later the area is tender and the lowr leg is swollen tender and itches?

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I fell 3wks ago.injuring ankle shin &top leg where i hav varicose veins.has been better bt now veins feel hard ankle &foot swollen.shld i b concerned?

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I was at a full sprint and fell hard on one knee, now it hurts to the touch, but also hurts when i move it at all. a little swollen. anything serious?

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I hit my knee really hard when i fell skating. now everytime i stretch my knee feels dislodged, but its not swollen or bruised.

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Fell on knee hard yesterday. swollen, bruised & very sore now, but i can move it. it's actually mostly sore above where the impact was. any idea why?

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Fell down.my leg, little swollen.but no wound seen from outside but pain is still there.its been 6 days.using move.now itching, is it normal?

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I fell hitting my knee now my leg is swollen and painful?

A member asked:

My friend was lifting my exercise bike and it fell on my lower leg. now my leg is bruised and swollen and painful. can a bike break a leg fi drop on?

A member asked:

Female 81 yo. accidentally fell while using walking stick, now her left leg is swollen and feels pain when moved. which doctor and what should be done to ease the pain?

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I fell and twisted my knee, which has been hurting since. now my lower leg and foot are swollen. what could be causing this, and how do i treat it?

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