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I have been experiencing pain just above my knee for a few days now! it's a bit bruised and swollen! i do not remember what i did but it really aches?

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Symptomatic: With your young age there is a low probability for anything really bad. Bruiseing is from a broken blood vessel. More likly a mild injury which was inconsequential at the time. Try aleve (naproxen) twice a day with food for a week. If not improving then go see your physician for exam and possible x-ray.

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Answered 8/4/2013

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