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I fell on my left knee 5 days ago. doesn't hurt to walk just a dull ache. i feel like someone is shoving a cattle prod when pressure against it?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Plan: You need a little more time, like a week, for recovery. If pain will not go away, go to the doctor for evaluation.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 4/1/2017

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A member asked:

I fell on my left knee 5 days ago. doesn't hurt to walk just a dull ache. i feel like someone is shoving a cattle prod when pressure against it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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