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

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

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.

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Answered 4/1/2020

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Dr Ali agreed

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