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Today i fell on my knee , now it is swollen and warm, when it happened i used an icebag for 30 minutes then applied some bengay. it feels warm when i touch and of course is red. is it normal to be warm. what to do to ease the pain at night?
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Yes, your knee will be warm and swelling after an injury for a couple days. If you do not have problem with stomach and kidney disease, you can take Ibuprofen OTC 200 mg x 2-3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain for 3 days, take with a full stomach is preferred for less adverse effects on stomach. If you have weak stomach or kidney disease, just take plain acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Answered 12/29/2021
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Yes it is normal. Tylenol and nsaids will help if you can take those. Make sure there is no infection of the skin so keep any abrasions or cuts clean.
Answered 12/29/2021
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