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I fell a couple of hours ago. missed the last two steps. i have an abrasion an inch below my knee cap. it is very swollen below my knee. i'm icing (10 minutes , off for 15 etc) and elevating. i can bear weight, walk fine and pain is about a 2 on a ?
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Elevate: Continue to rest,ice,elevate your leg. Apply antibiotic ointment to the abrasion. Take Motrin for pain and as an anti inflammatory medication.
Answered 12/15/2019
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