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I fell hitting my knee now my leg is swollen and painful?
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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.
Answered 4/1/2020
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