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I hit the side of my inner knee a week ago its still swollen hurts to bend the pain shoots up in my thigh can really sleep hurts to the touch?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Possible: phlebitis due to trauma. This involves inflammation of your leg veins and may lead to blood clots. Best to be seen right away at ER or urgent care.

Answered 8/14/2015

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A member asked:

I hit the side of my inner knee a week ago its still swollen hurts to bend the pain shoots up in my thigh can really sleep hurts to the touch?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

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