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I fell down stairs and my leg is all bruised and i have a knot below my knee. does heat work to resolve it?

Q: i fell down stairs and my leg is all bruised and i have a knot below my knee. does heat work to resolve it?

: Without knowing what injury you sustained it would be best to be examined by a physician. Heat may exacerbate your issues.

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Without knowing what injury you sustained it would be best to be examined by a physician. Heat may exacerbate your issues.

Answered 7/7/2023

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A member asked:

I fell down stairs and my leg is all bruised and i have a knot below my knee. does heat work to resolve it?

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