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I hit my leg on my wood bed frame 5 inch above my knee it swelled not even 5 mins later its also bruised and spotty red should i be worried? am i ok
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Sounds like: a traumatic supra-patella BURSITIS! ELEVATE Apply ICE/ and alternate with HEAT (see which helps more) You may need to consult with an ORTHOPEDIST if the symptoms persist! NOT TO WORRY the vast majority calm down after 24 hours! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 6/4/2016
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