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Its me again this is for the person that answered my knee question my other knee is starting to swell too what do i do i fell today my left knee started swelling first i used peroxide and iodine i know not to use a pressure bandage but i can bearley take
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If : If a patient has a fall and has pain in the knee, with swelling present, then an x-ray may be indicated to determine if there is a fracture. If the pain is persistent, then a cartilaginous or ligamentous cause must be considered as a possibility. Using advil (ibuprofen) and an ace wrap, along with ice and elevation, are reasonable but if the pain persists then a medical evaluation is reasonable.
Answered 10/3/2016
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