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I bangs my leg abouv my nee and they wer going 2 oparate coz blood was thre it went ok now it's swelling up and carnt bend it?
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Swelling: This may be a reaccumulation of blood, joint fluid or tissue swelling. See an orhtopedic physician asap. Use ice, not heat plus advil/alve for pain and stiffness.
Answered 9/28/2016
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