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I hit my knee on a table last week. that knee area is still swollen, in addition to the swollenness, i have red burning skin blotches in that area. ?
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OUCH: Nothing you mention sounds inconsistent with a BRUISE / HEMATOMA (collection of blood) as a result of direct trauma. If the pain/swelling/redness is are increasing. Get it checked out. meantime apply some moist heat to the area (ICE first 24-36hours then heat!) Hope this is helpful DrZ
Answered 1/7/2017
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