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A member asked:

Swelling below knee cap after fall. small bruise above the swelling. knee feels very tight. do i need to have it checked out or ice and rest it?

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If there is any: Fluid or blood in knee joint, yes, you need medical evaluation for sure. If it is just subcutaneous swelling, no. Only way to tell for sure is on physical exam by a doctor. So, yes, you need to have it checked out.

Dr Chuu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/15/2018

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