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I recently fell hard on my knee, and now i have a swell building just below my knee cap. the swell occasionally hurts, and is hardening. what do i do?

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Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

? hematoma: Sounds like a hematoma due to the injury it could get better on it's own but if it does not improve rapidly then it would be best to seek medical attention.

Answered 4/19/2015

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A member asked:

I recently fell hard on my knee, and now i have a swell building just below my knee cap. the swell occasionally hurts, and is hardening. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

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