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I slipped on the floor yesterday, and immediately noticed, that my knee hurt a lot. i couldn't even bend it all the way because of the pain and i still can't. it's not swollen tho, just very painful around joint area. what could be wrong?
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There may nothing serious. Give it time. By now you may try warm compresses to relax your muscles. For pain you may take acetaminophen, no more than 4 gm in one day, no alcohol. Move your knee as much as you can. Wish you could health!
Answered 11/6/2021
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