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About a month ago, i fell on my knee. it became severely swollen and bruised. it took about two weeks until the swelling was gone. ?

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Dr. Tara Pernot answered

Knee contusion: it is not unusual for a fall to cause bruising, swelling and pain which can take days to weeks to resolve. If everything has resolved you should have nothing further to worry about

Answered 7/31/2016

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A member asked:

About a month ago, i fell on my knee. it became severely swollen and bruised. it took about two weeks until the swelling was gone. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tara Pernot answered

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